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Mokaba protest YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail. com rotest action by a group of artists angered over the exclusion of local performers from the lineup of the three-day Peter Mokaba Tribute Concert in Polokwane on the weekend added to a barrage of questions arising from an evident haphazard multimillion Rand tribute hosting in

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honour of the former African National Congress Youth League (Ancyl) leader. In the same vein the tribute has seemingly stirred trouble in the Mokaba family as Mokaba’s sister, Mapula Phokwane, is seen committing a cultural taboo for consulting with the organisers of the event despite a cleansing ceremony in honour of their late mother scheduled for this past Saturday. Their eldest sibling, Ernest, told Polokwane Observer unfortunately his sister “went on with the

tribute”. He stated that none of Mokaba’s children were consulted on the matter either. Polokwane Observer could not manage to obtain Phokwane’s comment. Endless attempts to secure comment from the organisers, identified as Thabo Sekele and Sam Sekgota of Molite Productions who are reportedly linked to the controversial hosting of an annual show in Mpumalanga, were in vain. Initially approached for comment Sekele indicated the tribute To page 2

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Unoccupied land on the outskirts of Polokwane remains under siege as land grabbers converged on a stretch of undeveloped property some 5 km outside the city on the road to Mogwadi on the weekend. The latest attempt at claiming land by occupants of informal settlements

around Polokwane follows last weekend’s explosive display of anger by a community at Extension 76 on the road to Ga-Matlala who remains adamant to have their cries for help heard. By Monday prospective new stand owners were dotted across the land, staking their claims with poles firmly being planted into knee high grass on a stretch of terrain running up to Blood River. To page 2

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From page 1 Upon investigation it was established that the estimated 180 ha of land under new claim forms part of 42 smallholdings that originally resorted under the farm Pelgrimshoop which was purchased by Polokwane Council in the late Nineties in order to save the water sources, Blood River and Sand River, for future use by the city. Polokwane Municipality spokesperson Malesela Maubane confirmed that 16 of 36 portions of the farm Pelgrimshoop were owned by the municipality and were earmarked for future residential use. The remainder of the portions were privately owned, he said. Maubane continued stating the municipality was not aware and was not involved in keeping a register of applicants in need of RDP houses on the land. According to a source municipal notices have been handed to the occupants of land informing them that the take-over was illegal. As was the case at Extension 76, the spot was marked by vehicles parked along the side of the road. On the stretch next to the road a middleaged man explained that people from as far as Turfloop arrived to claim land over the weekend. On the other side of the fence a burly man enquired whether Polokwane Observer was there for land, soliciting a response in the negative. On condition of anonymity he answered that he was cordoning off his self-claimed portion of land “just in case”. Two women accompanying a man

hard at work indicated they came from Seshego and needed their own land. Another couple further away said they were from the Blouberg area, a journey of some three hours away, and wanted land close to the city. The man explained that they were at the spot all weekend. None of them had knowledge of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) encouraging the occupation of the land, a suspicion raised by residents in the area. In response EFF Provincial Coordinator Michael Mathebe said the EFF was not involved in the land grab along the Mogwadi road. They, however, were encouraging people from Extension 76 and surrounding areas to claim pre-identified land in the possession of the state, as was the case a week ago. He was of the opinion that there was nothing illegal in occupying vacant state land. If the government did not provide land to people who did not have a place to stay land should be occupied, he concluded. Upon the discovery of the feverish occupation of land on the weekend, occupants of smallholdings in the area urgently informed the Police, it was learnt. On Monday concern was expressed over several factors arising from what is seen as illegal land occupation, varying from water sources that would be under threat, the lack of water and sanitation facilities on the stretch of land to safety aspects and traffic congestion along the main road to Mogwadi in absence of an access road.

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Criminal cases after EFF meeting YOLANDE NEL >>observer.yolande@gmail.com

ith the general elections a mere month away, things are drastically heating up in the political arena. This past weekend, five criminal cases were registered following an alleged altercation between ruling party supporters and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) during a meeting at Khuvhi village near Thohoyandou. According to EFF Provincial Convenor Michael Mathebe two

men in African National Congress (ANC) t-shirts were dropped off by a vehicle bearing ANC branding and parked close to the venue where the EFF gathered at sports grounds in the village Sunday at around 15:00. Mathebe said the meeting was still underway when the men confronted a female EFF member who ran off. Mathebe said one of the two men continued beating their members with a chair. Limpopo Police spokesperson Ronel Otto confirmed the incident

Taxi violence – four in court next month RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The four people arrested last Wednesday on charges of malicious damage to property, assault and crimen injuria emanating from taxi violence in Lebowakgomo were released on R500 bail each and warned to appear in court again on 5 May. At the time of going to press Lebowakgomo Police Spokesperson Mamphaswa Seabi was not able to provide the names of the accused.

Violence broke out between local taxi associations in Lebowakgomo last week following alleged disputes over newly established routes which form part of already existing routes within the area. The rumoured killing of one taxi owner was denied by Seabi. He said the situation is currently under control. “Taxis are operating again and that no recent incidents of violence have been reported. We will, however, keep an eye on the situation,” he said.

and said three cases of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm; one of assault and another of malicious damage to property were registered. “According to our information people were involved in an altercation and used chairs to assault each other. That is why the owner of the chairs, which were hired for the occasion, opened a case of malicious damage to property.” Investigations are continuing and no arrests have been made as yet, she concluded.

Reservoir levels satisfactory RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com On Tuesday the city’s reservoirs measured at a satisfactory level. Municipal Spokesperson Malesela Maubane said the new and old 30 mega liter reservoirs measured at 72% and 75% respectively while the 50 mega liter reservoir held 72% of its capacity. The reservoir in Potgieter Avenue contained 80% of its capacity and the Seshego reservoir 97%.

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From page 1 programme was on behalf of Itireleng Educational Project, but referred Polokwane RETAIL FASHION, Observer to Sekgota. His phone, however, remained unanswered and messages for return MALL OF THE NORTH. calls were not acted on. No franchise - straight deal. National Lotteries Board Beneficiary and Player Relations and Media Liaison Manager Sershan Naidoo confirmed the Arts, Culture and National Heritage Distributing Agency awarded a grant of R5,1 million to Itireleng Educational Project for the Peter Mokaba concert. The first tranche of R4,1 million was paid on 24 March this year, he added. With the first advertisement promoting the event noticed some two weeks back, the Limpopo Arts and Culture Youth Forum (Lacyf) drew the attention to posters marketing Saturday’s concert pushing a line-up of artists based in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday, WE STOCK: which marked the commencement of the three-day programme. With representatives of • All flowers • Glassware Limpopo Arts and Culture Association (Laca) • Gifts • Florist accessories they gathered in the shadow of the fortress • Biltong & fruit hampers that constitutes the old Peter Mokaba Stadium Mumsey 073 228 3184 on Saturday morning where security guards Lifestyle Centre, Shop no 11 Pieter 083 628 7812 threatened Lacyf Chairperson Romeo RaGerhard 082 784 7081 Tel/Fax: 015 297 5294 muada with arrest on grounds that they were causing a disturbance and that the picket occurred without prior permission to stage a protest. Polokwane Observer was simultaneously warned to refrain from taking photos. Laca Manager Polokwane James Mabela was among the protestors - Proven track record in the Financial Services industry with and reiterated a desa knowledge of all aspects of SHORT-TERM INSURANCE perate situation stemming from a proposal (motor and household) - MINIMUM OF THREE YEARS SALES EXPERIENCE in the for National Lotteries funding pending Short-term industry with payslips as proof of previous Board since April last year commission earned. and having fallen on - Excellent sales record over a number of years (minimum deaf ears, which in turn could lead to three). Laca staff members - Must be FAIS compliant being retrenched in - Must have written and passed RE1 future. That in turn would lead to a lack of Business Development Consultants are committed, driven, promotion of work of results oriented advisers who are able to work on their own the artists of Limas well as in a team environment writing business in accord- popo, he indicated. ance with monthly targets laid down by the company. He further stressed that the audience that Send CV, RE1 certificate and FAIS credits to trickled through when the gates eventuShantel Oosthuizen - Fax 011 669 2813 or ally opened at 10:55 oosthuizens@aforbes.co.za could not have known

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have covered a soccer tournament, accommoMokaba and was expected to merely be there dation, marketing and promotions. According for the entertainment. A random check was to Sadiki the representatives returned with a done, confirming his suspicions. Two young revised budget proposal with the request of women indicated they did not know Mokaba a monetary sponsorship of R200 000 towards but only recognised him from photos. Turning to concern about the hosting of the marathon, which the MEC turned down. He the recent Mapungubwe festival, he said it confirmed the organisers must have continued was one of the most important events on the to use the departmental logo without their provincial calendar, consent. yet the Department The same of Sport, Arts and counted for Sapa Culture did not Yopa Motorcycle organise it properly. Club (MCC). Club He suggested the spokesperson appointment of a Johz Mamabolo project manager said they were apthat should start proached to donate with planning towards the charity thereof a year in drive that formed advance. part of the bigger “We need the programme, as reintervention of quested by Sekele the Premier. His who never followed suspension of the up on the initial reHead of Departquest. Sapa Yopa’s ment is not going logo, however, was to help. They need used on the postto probe senior and ers without them middle managereaching an agreement.” PHOTO: Yolande Nel ment, Mamabolo The protest added. Protestors chant slogans in the shadow of the old action is expected Polokwane Peter Mokaba Stadium where party-goers started to spark future Municipalarriving for a concert in honour of the late Peter demands directed ity spokesperson Mokaba on Saturday morning. at Premier Stan Malesela Maubane Mathabatha, said no monetary the MEC for Sport, Arts and Culture and the contribution was made by the municipality, but national broadcaster when they plan to take to the concert venue was booked and paid for. the streets of the provincial capital in a march Despite a complaint about excessive sound later this month, Ramuada indicated. levels attributed to music emanating from He said the concert line-up only catered for the gathering at Peter Mokaba Stadium from artists based elsewhere. a Penina Park resident on Saturday evening, It was estimated that the line-up of Maubane said noise levels were considerably performers at the Saturday show could have lower compared to other events because of cost the organisers a few million securing the location and the stage facing south and the likes of Zahara, HHP, Uhuru, Dr Malinga, that no above average noise levels were regColbert Mukhwevhu, Professor, Oskido and the istered. “The event ended shortly after 22:00 Muzo Brothers, Polokwane Observer was as agreed.” informed. According to information the tribute The posters advertising the event conprogramme resulted in several delays, tained the logos of the National Lotteries some up to three hours before events could Board, the Department of Sport, Arts and start. Thursday’s programme, sources said, Culture, Polokwane Municipality, Sapa Yopa catered for a memorial lecture where African Motorcycle Club (MCC) and SABC1. Khathu National Congress (ANC) Deputy President Sadiki for the MEC for Sport, Arts and CulCyril Ramaphosa was apparently expected ture indicated MEC Mirriam Ramadwa was but instead Deputy Ministers Thabang approached by two representatives of Molite Makwetla and Obed Bapela filled in while Productions with a proposal for organisthe same counted for the evening’s gala ing a marathon as part of the tribute event dinner in Polokwane where former Reserve programme a week or two before this past Bank Governor Tito Mboweni delivered the Saturday’s hosting. keynote address three hours late. The gala He said the budget of R4 446 750 would dinner was for invited guests only.

Relela murderer arrested KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Limpopo Police yesterday (Wednesday) arrested a 39 year-old man from Makhaba Village outside Bolobedu in connection with the brutal killing of a 15 year-old girl from Relela Village outside Tzaneen. When Kgomotso’s body was found on 24 January her hands had been chopped off, her stomach cut open and keys inserted into her abdomen. The Relela unrest earlier reported on by Polokwane Observer is said to have, among other reasons, been sparked by the murder of the teen. Hangwani Mulaudzi from the Limpopo Police says the arrest was made after weeks of intensive investigations. “The suspect was positively linked with DNA and was arrested near Bolobedu. Preliminary investigations have revealed that the suspect is also linked to the rape of a 13-year old girl from Bolobedu. The suspect will appear before the Ritavi Magistrate’s Court today (Thursday).

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Een van Limpopo se top-aartappelboere en gerespekteerde sakeman, Charl du Toit van die plaas Engelberg in die Vivo-distrik, is Maandag in die ouderdom van 58 oorlede nadat ‘n aggressiewe vorm van bloedkanker gedurende die Desembervakansie by hom gediagnoseer is. Du Toit, wat relatief gesond en aktief was, het die betrokke aand in Desember aan sy gesin gemeld dat hy ongesteld voel en vroeër bed toe gegaan. Die volgende oggend het sy toestand so versleg dat hy per vliegtuig na Pretoria vervoer is waar hy na toetse op 16 Desember (sy verjaarsdag) met die siekte gediagnoseer is. Terwyl alles moontlik deur die onkologiespan van Pretoria-Oos gedoen is om die kanker te

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espite the personal intervention by Limpopo Premier, Stan Mathabatha last Tuesday, the province’s textbook delivery woes continue after the legal battle between the community-based organisation, Basic Education for All (Befa) and the Department of Basic Education (DBE) in the North Gauteng High Court remained unresolved. High Court Judge Neil Tuchten last Thursday once again urged all parties to come together and try and reach an agreement instead of continuing with an urgent court application to compel the DBE and Limpopo Education Department (LED) to deliver textbooks to 39 Limpopo schools. Befa want the education department to do a proper audit in the schools that are affected by the textbook shortage and that LED is not doing enough to resolve the crisis. The court application will be heard again on 22 April. Meanwhile, a Democratic Alliance (DA) delegation during a routine oversight visit last week discovered thousands of alleged undelivered textbooks at the Teachers Training College in Fetakgomo. Although security officials barred the DA members from completing the oversight process, they managed to take some photographs to prove that thousands of textbooks remain undelivered.

DA Limpopo Education Spokesperson, Desiree van der Walt challenged the LED to provide answers on the textbooks found in the warehouse and why they have not been delivered. “The DBE has denied that there is a problem with textbooks in the province. It is clear that the DBE is misleading South Africans and there is an ongoing court case. We have identified at least 47 schools in the province without all the textbooks they need. And now we are discovering warehouses that are still filled with undelivered textbooks,” van der Walt said in a media release last week. Spokesperson for LED, Pitsi Maloba said the department is disappointed at the false claims by the DA that textbooks were PHOTOS: SUPPLIED found undelivered in a warePhotos taken by the Democratic Alliance in a warehouse house. Maloba stated that the at Fetakgomo Teachers Training College last week show LED has no contract with Edustacks of allegedly undelivered textbooks. Solutions to deliver textbooks in the province. “The contents in the boxes are not textbooks but manuals and workbooks used previously in Limpopo. They are being stored at Fetakgomo as they were left over from specific deliveries made in the past,” Maloba explained. Bela-Bela

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sy gewildheid onder die leerders is ‘n herinnering van die diep spore wat Chippie, oftewel, Wallie Badenhorst na sy skielike dood in die lewens van sy skoolvriende en onderwysers getrap het. Vele harte lê aan skerwe nadat Badenhorst Vrydagmiddag oorlede is. Hy is die vorige week in ‘n ernstige kwadfietsongeluk betrokke en het veelvuldige hoofbeserings opgedoen. Badenhorst se organe Foto: Verskaf het ingegee nadat hy op Walter Badenhorst is Vrydag oorlede nadat hy die vorige week in ‘n 30 Maart deur dokters in Mediclinic Limpopo breinernstige kwadfietsongeluk betrokke was. dood verklaar is. Sy ouers, Naas en Ezelda, het geweier om die masjiene KESHIA J V RENSBURG wat hom aan die lewe hou af te skakel omdat >> keshia.observer@gmail.com hulle geglo het dat die Here vir hulle ‘n wonderwerk sal stuur. ‘n Nuwe skoolkwartaal het begin en Walter Sy suster, Essie, handhaaf steeds ‘n posiBadenhorst se sitplek was leeg. tiewe gesindheid in die sosiale media deur “Hy was ‘n ongekunstelde plaasseun wat boodskappe te plaas wat spreek van haar verskriklik lief was vir die plaaslewe en boeroneindige liefde vir hom en die mooi herinnedery en graag daaroor gesels het,” sê Eben ringe wat sy van hom het. “Boetie jy sal altyd Lingenfelder, hoof van Curro Heuwelkruin waar in ons harte bly, vir jou gaan ons baie mis. Walter die afgelope vier jaar ‘n leerder was. Geniet dit by Liewe Jesus. Ek hoop daar is baie Hy sê Walter se afsterwe is vir die Heukondensmelk en Coke in die hemel en dat jy elke welkruin-gemeenskap, wat ‘n baie intieme dag kan ploeg.” skoolgemeenskap is waar almal met mekaar Walter is gister (Woensdag) om 11:00 vanuit vriende is, baie moeilik om te verwerk. “Wallie die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord begrawe. sal baie gemis word, maar ons vind vertroosDie tweede betrokkene in die ongeluk sterk ting in die feit dat hy nou op ‘n baie beter plek tans aan in die Limpopo Mediclinic waar hy vir as ons is,” sê Lingenfelder. beserings in die hoësorgeenheid behandel word. Wallie het die toekenning van graad 8 Volgens inligting was Walter en die bestuurder Seun van die Jaar met trots gedra nadat die van ‘n tweede kwadfiets in ‘n kop-aan-kop-botmatriekleerders van 2013 hom aangewys het sing op een van sy pa Naas se plase betrokke. as hul gunsteling-groentjie. Hierdie bewys van

Sarel Lee sterf op 87 bevorder. “As onderwyser was hy aktief by verskeie historiese verenigings betrokke en die dryfkrag agter die opknapping en restourasie van die Pietersburg Konsentrasiekampkerk‘n Bekende historikus en voormalige onderwhof en die Pionierskerkhof in Lephalale, waar yser van Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS), Sarel verskeie van sy voorsate begrawe is.” Lee (87) is Sondagoggend in Pretoria oorlede. Lee het in 1986 afgetree en hy Lee het aan die Hoëren sy vrou, Emmie, het hulle in skool Nylstroom gematrikuGholfpark in Mookgophong gevestig leer waarna hy sy BA-graad waarna hulle in 2012 weens gesonden hoër onderwysdiploma heidsredes na Pretoria verhuis het. aan die Potchefstroomse Benewens sy vrou en Wikus Onderwyskollege verwerf laat hy sy kinders Magriet, Tiaan het. In 1949 sluit hy by die en Basie, agt kleinkinders en een Messina Middelbare Skool agterkleinkind agter. Tiaan is ‘n aan waarna hy later by geografieondewyser by PHS. Hoërskool Eric Louw diep Die begrafnis vind môre (Vryspore as geskiedenisonderdag) in Pretoria plaas. Die terwyser getrap het. aardebestelling sal om 10:00 in die Hy het hom ook as Heatherdale Begraafplaas begin en sportafrigter onderskei en die verrigtinge sal deur een van sy tree as medestigter van die kleinseuns, ds Jan-Louis Lee van destydse vroue korfbalklub in Musina op en druk ook Foto: Verskaf die Gereformeerde Kerk Bothaville gelei word. ‘n Troosdiens sal om sy stempel as SpringbokSarel Lee is Sondag in die 12:00 volg, waartydens ‘n ander keurder af. ouderdom van 87 oorlede. kleinseun, ds Hannes Lee van die Sy seun, Wikus sê sy Hy word môre (Vrydag) in Gereformeerde Kerk Ladybrand as pa het in 1969 by PHS as Pretoria begrawe. prediker sal optree. geskiedenis- en beroepsVir meer inligting kontak Wikus Lee by wikusvoorligtingleerkrag aangesluit en is later tot lee55@gmail.com. departementshoof opvoedkundige leiding RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

Vodacom reaches out to flood victims >> Vodacom Foundation donates R400 000 worth of relief supplies >> Gift of the Givers will help ensure speedy delivery of supplies KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Various institutions and establishments have opened their hearts and their wallets and are ensuring that victims of the recent floods in Limpopo are being assisted. The Vodacom Foundation in Limpopo is one of the businesses that has acted speedily in their endeavour to empower these victims. The Vodacom Foundation has donated

R400 000 in supplies for victims from the Limpopo region. Andile April from the Vodacom Foundation says the aim of the donation is to help deliver the aid to areas in Waterberg district which are most affected by the floods. “The Foundation has been working cooperatively with Gift of the Givers to ensure the delivery of supplies takes place speedily. The team will, amongst other things, be providing blankets food and clothing,” says April. Vodacom’s Managing Executive Officer for the Limpopo region, Junaid Munshi says, “Vodacom feels the pain and suffering of its customers in the Waterberg region and hope this donation will go some way in alleviating their despair during this time.” Reports from the region indicate that some families are situated in transit camps and as a result the food reserves are dwindling and will soon be depleted.

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>> Verdagte verskyn vandeesweek in hof KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

“Dit is tragies dat booswigte nou al so ver gaan om sagte teikens soos skole vir hul skelmstreke te kies.” So sê Peet Bredenkamp, die hoof van Laerskool Pietersburg nadat die skool die eerste drie agtereenvolgende weke in Maart deur skurke oorval en geteister is wat rekenaars,

persoonlike eiendom van administratiewe personeel en leerkragte asook klanktoerusting van die skool gesteel het. Lesiba Ramoshaba van die Polokwane Polisie het die voorvalle bevestig en bygevoeg dat Peter Mabotja van Moletje reeds in aanhouding is en vandag (Donderdag) op diefstalklagtes in die Polokwane Landdroshof sal verskyn. Daar word vermoed dat die verdagtes toegang tot die skool deur die leë erf op die hoek van Voortrekker- en Groblerstraat verkry het. Die polisie is elke keer ontbied en vingerafdrukke is geneem. Bredenkamp sê hy het inligting ontvang dat ‘n inbreker met van die gesteelde eiendom betrap is en dat hy glo voor sy arrestasie op parool was. Hy het opnuut die versekering gegee dat bepaalde maatreëls in plek is om die voorvalle hok te slaan en dat ouers glad nie bekommerd hoef te wees nie, aangesien die veiligheid van die kinders altyd eerste kom. Inbrake vind slegs saans of oor naweke plaas wanneer inbre kers weet dat hulle nie op heterdaad betrap sal word nie.

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Lim Police crack-down on looters KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Twenty suspects will appear before the Maake Magistrate’s Court this week on charges of being in possession of stolen goods. The suspects were arrested after allegedly being found with goods worth thousands of Rand were recovered following the looting of spaza shops mostly belonging to foreigners in several villages around Maake. Hangwani Mulaudzi from the Limpopo Police said the looting follows protest action against the lack of service delivery in the area spilled over into looting shops and stealing items such as groceries, furniture, building materials and electrical goods. “The protest actions spilled over and turned into pure criminality with the looting of the shops,” he said. Mulaudzi explained that the operation conducted by members from the Maake Police Station, the Public Order Policing Unit, provincial tracing teams and members from neighbouring Police stations had been underway since early Thursday morning, continuing throughout the

weekend in search of items stolen during the looting. Acting Provincial Police Commissioner Berning Ntlemeza was quoted saying that due to the unrest across Limpopo more operations will continue throughout areas affected by the looting and acts of criminality. “We will not rest until all those responsible for the acts of lawlessness are arrested and put behind bars so that members of the community will once again be able to feel safe.” Ntlemeza further said some of the arrests and recovery of stolen materials were only possible due to information from the community. “The cooperation that we received from the members of the community is a clear indication that not everybody is involved in these abhorrent criminal acts and that they are striving for a peaceful and crime-free society.” “We call on other members of the community to also assist the Police with their investigations to make sure that all those responsible are arrested to ensure that peace can return to the affected communities,” Ntlemeza said.

CRIME shorts 16-year old briefly in court The 16-year-old relative suspected of murdering Anje (67) and Willem Kiesling (69) appeared briefly before the Mokopane Magistrate’s Court on Friday. His case was postponed to 15 April. The suspect was arrested following the murder of the elderly couple on a farm in Limpopo. Ronel Otto from the Limpopo Police says the suspect appeared following his arrest and a first appearance in the Mossel Bay Magistrate’s Court in connection with the death of the Kiesings. The couple bodies were found in a state of decomposition in their house last Monday. This follows after Police were summoned by family members who were worried after not being able to get in touch with them. Police found no signs of struggle and the cause of death was to be determined by a post mortem. At the time of going to press these results were not yet available.

Business tycoon in court again

Former Polokwane businessman Jacques Nell appeared briefly before the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court on Friday. His appearance on Friday was scheduled to attain a date for the regional court case to start but was postponed until 9 May, when it is said that he will be furnished with a date for the start of the trial. Speculation that the case might be transferred to Pretoria, where Nell currently resides could not be confirmed by Paul Ramaloko, National Spokesperson for the Hawks. Ramaloko said the case is still going to be taking place in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court until such a time that they have been informed otherwise. Nell is accused of committing fraud against Absa bank following the use of fraudulent invoices for the acquisition of two copier machines. These invoices were used to acquire bank loans for the machinery.

Pensioner stoned to death

No arrests have been made following the stoning of an elderly man in his 70s in Dzumeri outside Giyani over the weekend. Ronel Otto from the Limpopo Police said it is alleged that the man was on Saturday morning beaten and stoned by members of the community who believed that he was responsible for the killing

of a local resident who was being buried on the same day of his murder. Otto says the elderly man was accused of being responsible for the death of a 22-year old man found dead at the side of the road earlier in the week, after allegedly being assaulted with a blunt object. Otto further says the incident of the stoning took place during the funeral ceremony of the younger man when community members assaulted the elderly man with a spade and stones leaving him dead on the scene. It is further alleged that community members then placed his body underneath the coffin and covered it with soil. However the Police were called in and the body soon recovered. “No arrests have been made yet but a task team has been established to investigate the incident,” Otto confirmed.

Lim Police nab more poachers

Two suspects aged between 29 and 33 will appear before the Phalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on charges of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition as well as charges under the National Environmental Biodiversity Act, including conspiracy to commit a crime of rhino poaching. Hangwani Mulaudzi from the Limpopo Police said the Police in Gravelotte arrested the two suspected rhino poachers allegedly en-route to poach rhino on a private game farm in the area. Police received information about suspected poachers who would enter the Kruger National Park with the aim to shoot and dehorn the animals. The situation was monitored and at approximately 02:45 on Saturday a suspect vehicle with two occupants was confronted by the Police, who also managed to confiscate a 375 hunting rifle with its serial numbers filed off, nine pieces of live ammunition, a panga and an axe. Mulaudzi says the origin of the firearm is currently being investigated and it will also be sent for ballistic tests. Meanwhile the five suspected poachers arrested in the same area last week appeared before the Pahalaborwa Magistrate’s Court on Monday facing possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Doctor Ngwenyama was granted R10 000 bail while Thulani Siwela, Given Mashaba, Vusi Matsane and Robert Sondlani were remanded in custody and are set to make a second bail attempt today (Thursday).

Suspect wanted after attack on pensioner KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com The Limpopo Police are urgently in need of help to find a suspect linked to the attack of an 86-year old pensioner from Modimolle. Ronel Otto from the Limpopo Police said the victim was assaulted by the suspect who worked in her garden. Engela Nel says she paid him for the days’ work after which he allegedly grabbed her around the neck and dragged her to her study. “He allegedly tied her hands with ropes and gagged her, before locking her in the study and taking all her house keys,” Otto said.

It is further alleged that the suspect, known as Thomas Madimetsha Kemp (39), then put the pensioners’ television set and cellular phone in her vehicle and fled the scene. Nel’s screams alerted the neighbours who called the Police, who then arrived and kicked down the study room to rescue Nel. The vehicle was later found near the Modimolle Police Station. A reward is offered for any positive information that can lead to the whereabouts or arrest of the suspect. Contact the investigating officer Koos van der Berg on 072 534 5334.

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Thomas Madimetsha Kemp is wanted in connection with alleged assault of a pensioner from Modimolle.

No schooling because of incorrect uniform WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com A concerned parent whose son is a Grade 3 learner at Flora Park Comprehensive Primary School (FPCPS) was informed her child would not be allowed in class on Tuesday as he was wearing the incorrect school uniform. While at work on Tuesday morning, she received a call from one of the administrative personnel at the school informing her that her son was inappropriately attired and she had to bring the correct uniform for her child. Commitments at work however prevented her from doing so. During the first term learners at the school are allowed to wear sports clothing and during the second term boys dress in the standard Flora Park khaki uniform. The parent alleges her son was made to wait at the reception area of the school the whole morning and missed an entire day of schooling. She commented that a letter received from the school informed parents that their children must wear a different uniform during the second academic term and she should have acted accordingly, the school has no right to refuse to teach her child because of incorrect uniform.

“After all South Africa’s Constitution states that every child has the right to basic education and my son has no record of previous misconduct so why did he have to spend the whole morning in reception and be laughed at by the other learners,” the irate parent added. The mother, who would prefer to remain anonymous because of fear of victimisation against her child, says her highly upset eightyear-old son was clearly shamed by the whole experience and that about ten other learners at the school received the same treatment. The Principal at FPCPS, Tseneng Ledwaba says she was attending a meeting on Tuesday morning and when she got back to the school there were no learners sitting in the foyer at reception. She promised to do her own investigation on the issue and referred any further enquiries from Polokwane Observer to the Department of Education. Spokesperson for the Department of Education, Pitsi Maloba says the department received complaints about the matter from parents that have children attending FPCPS and that they are busy investigating the allegations. He added that no child should be deprived of an education on the basis that he/ she is wearing the wrong school uniform.

PHS open langverwagte Astro hokkiebaan RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com ‘n Belangrike dag in Hoërskool Pietersburg (PHS) se geskiedenis breek môre (Vrydag) aan wanneer een van die skool se grootste drome uiteindelik bewaarheid word met die amptelike opening van die Astro hokkiebaan. Volgens PHS-skakelbeampte, Anna-Marié Schoeman is dit ‘n geleentheid wat in die geskiedenisboeke aangeteken gaan word omdat dit die skool en provinsie se eerste Astro hokkiebaan is. “Hokkiespelers van die Universiteit van Noordwes se Potchefstroomkampus het reeds Dinsdag besoek afgelê en kan nie wag om hul eerste wedstryd in Limpopo te speel nie,” sê sy. Die multimiljoenrand-projek word saam FOTO: VERSKAF

‘n Droom word môre bewaarheid wanneer PHS die eerste Astro hokkiebaan in Limpopo open.

met Vrydag se opening gekombineer waarna die baan tydens ‘n lintknipseremonie ingewy sal word. Die skool se eerste seuns- en meisie hokkiespanne sal dan die voorreg hê om die eerste spanne te wees om ‘n wedstryd van vyftien minute teen mekaar te speel. Die skool doen ‘n beroep op ouers en besighede om geld wat beloof is om die projek te ondersteun, dringend betaal moet word.

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Arie Claassens en drie van sy werkers is Woensdag omstreeks 18:00 lig beseer nadat sy voertuig deur PHS se palissade in Dorpstraat gebars het. Regs: Herbert Scott haal van sy skoonpa en werkers se besitting uit die bakkie.

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rie Claassens van Polokwane en drie van sy werknemers kan hulself gelukkig ag na ‘n fratsongeluk laatmiddag verlede Woensdag in Dorpstraat toe Claassens (bestuurder van die bakkie) se voet na bewering aan die petrolpedaal vasgehak en die voertuig kort daarna deur die palissade by Hoërskool Pietersburg gebars en in die skoolperseel se tuin tot stilstand gekom het. Nie een van die insittendes (twee agter op die bakkie) is ernstig beseer nie. Claassens sê hy kan self nie veel van die voorval onthou nie, maar Joshua Kwakwa wat langs hom in die bakkie gesit het, het op die toneel gesê hy het gesien Claassens het

gesukkel om sy verstrengelde voet van die pedaal te kry. Run/Walk for Life-atlete was toevallig ook in daardie stadium in die omgewing op hul oefenroete. Een van die stappers vertel dat sy gehoor het hoe die voertuig aan hul linkerkant in die eenrigtingstraat verbykom en die volgende oomblik skielik na regs geswenk en deur die palissade gebars het. “Die swenk na regs was so erg dat die voertuig se regterwiele van die grond af gelig het,” word beweer. Nooddienspersoneel was blitsig op die toneel en moes Claassens uit die wrak lossny. In hierdie stadium was sy vrou, Doreen, ook op die toneel. “Toe my man sy duim vir my in die bakkie lig nadat ek vir hom gewaai het, het ek geweet hy is nie ernstig beseer nie,” sê sy. Die palissade by die skool is reeds herstel.

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District municipality welcomes dismissal of court order

>> Water leaks not the result of inaccurate billing >> CDM has already made significant advances to remedy the situation RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

apricorn District Municipality (CDM) welcomed the Supreme Court of Appeal’s dismissal of a court order to replace all leaking pipes and defective water meters in Lebowakgomo’s Zone A within 12 months. The case was filed by South African National Civic Organisation (Sanco) early last year after which the Northern Gauteng High Court granted the order that CDM should replace all leaking pipes and defective water meters within a year and charge consumers of Zone A a flat rate of R70 per month for water consumption until all leaking pipes are

refurbished. According to municipal Spokesperson Moffat Senyatsi the CDM approached the Supreme Court of Appeal and final judgement was given dismissing the order last week. The Supreme Court also considered a concession by CDM to the billing challenges and the undertaking to systematically attend to the challenges by replacing all faulty meters for 2 803 households. Executive Mayor Lawrence Mapoulo was quoted saying in a recent press release that CDM has already made significant advances to remedy the situation in Lebowakgomo by writing off their debts and replacing all faulty meters. “And so far 1 200 water meters were

replaced. This was done in an endeavour to give meaning and effect to a commitment made last year to refurbish dysfunctional water meters. This is an assurance to consumers that the municipality is dedicated to putting in place billing systems that are credible, effective and accurate so the people can pay for what they have use,” Mapoulo said. He stressed that as water is the primary revenue stream for Capricorn District, a consultant has also been appointed in the spirit of revenue collection policy to recover money in water rates and taxes and enhance the overall financial viability of the district, account better for water transactions and heighten chances of a clean audit.

Ladine roads filled with potholes RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com It is not only residential areas in Polokwane where motorists have to be on the alert for potholes that may cause damage to vehicles, the situation in the industrial areas is just as bad. An example of the deterioration of the city’s road surfaces can be found in Yster Street, Ladine where potholes are scattered across the road surface for almost the whole length of the street. This forces motorists to drive on the pavement. At a speed bump massive potholes formed on either sides hold potential danger for even the most careful driver as it needs skilful navigation not to get at least one wheel of a vehicle caught in a hole. Municipal Spokesperson Malesela Maubane said the municipality only became aware of the potholes after Polokwane Observer’s request for comment. “As the municipality is now aware of those particular potholes in Yster Street, a maintenance team will be dispatched to the area as soon as possible. Maintenance is one of our priorities and we are also committed to having our roads in good condition all the time,” he said.

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Solly Mkhatshwa, former Provincial Chairperson of Cope (left), is welcomed back by the ANC’s Stan Mathabatha (Provincial Chairperson), Nocks Seabi (Provincial Secretary) and Makoma Makhurupetja (Deputy Provincial Secretary).

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The African National Congress (ANC) in Limpopo welcomed back former members of Congress of the People (Cope) into its fold at Frans Mohlala House on Monday. The new ANC members include former branch chairpersons and secretaries of Cope who were key to the functioning of Cope in the province. Notable members who are returning include Solly Mkhatshwa who is a former Cope Provincial Chairperson and one of its founding members and Mary Maphanga, who until her resignation was the acting Provincial Secretary of Cope. Also joining the party was Chipane Makweng, a former regional secretary in Sekhukhune and former ward 10 councillor in Makhuduthamaga. Avhatakali Mulaudzi was attached to Cope’s parliamentary caucus in the Legislature and Mabule Motubatse a co-founding member of Cope and former MPL while Putiputi Magakala a former youth leader who served in a strategic position within the party’s

youth movement. ANC Provincial Secretary, Nocks Seabi said he return of the former members is a confirmation that ANC is the only political home for all South Africans, irrespective of race, creed and gender, interested in consolidating and advancing the gains of freedom and the national democratic revolution. “This is also clear indication that the ANC recruitment and elections machinery is such that the ANC will face a weakened opposition in the forthcoming elections,” Seabi said. “All these members will be integrated back into the branches of the ANC and will undergo the induction process as prescribed by the ANC Constitution and will be members in good standing. The ANC will further utilise the comrades to strengthen its election machinery,” added Seabi. Mkhatshwa said he was happy to be back at the ANC after a long spell at Cope. “It is good to come back home. My move back to the ANC signals the collapse of Cope in the province, because I am one of the founding members of Cope in the province,” Mkhatshwa said.

This gaping hole is one of tens of potholes found in Yster Street, Ladine.

AfriForum stuit ontwikkeling in Mookgophong RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Die burgeregte-organisasie, AfriForum se Mookgophong-tak se beswaar teen die nuwe Heropbou- en Ontwikkelingsprogram (HOP)uitbreiding van die Mookgophong Munisipaliteit het geslaag. Die organisasie het in Januarie dié ontwikkeling teengestaan en hul saak by ŉ verhoor, waarheen die munisipaliteit die gemeenskap genooi het om hul probleme voor te lê, gestel. “Hierdie is ŉ groot oorwinning en bewys dat munisipaliteite nie kan maak wat hulle wil nie. Hulle moet alle faktore in die dorp in ag neem en daarna moet hulle die gemeenskap geleentheid bied om die aansoek te bestudeer en kommentaar daarop te lewer. Die besluite wat die munisipaliteit van enige dorp maak, móét die dorp bevorder,” sê Morné Mostert, AfriForum se Limpopo-gemeenskapsorganiseerder. Phillip van Staden, voorsitter van AfriForum Naboomspruit sê: “Die munisipaliteit kan tans nie dienste volhoubaar aan die gemeenskap lewer nie. Hulle moet eers die dienste aan die huidige inwonertal regkry voordat hulle die dorp verder kan uitbrei.”

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Bernadine OBSERVER 9 Hugo se dapper kankerstryd polokwane

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Die BMW en motorfiets was Vrydag in ‘n botsing betrokke.

Bestuurder op ongelukstoneel dreig koerant ELNA ESTERHUYSEN >>observer.elna@gmail.com ‘n Bestuurder van ‘n silwer BMW wat Vrydagmiddag op die hoek van Potgieter- en Kleinenbergstraat in ‘n botsing met ‘n motorfietsryer betrokke was, het aggressief gereageer op vrae rondom die ongeluk en dit aan die joernalis gestel dat sy ook ‘n joernalis is, haar regte ken en Polokwane Observer hof toe

sal sleep indien oor die ongeluk gerapporteer word. Dit blyk dat die ongeluk gering was en niemand beseer is nie. Dit is ook nie bekend wie die oortredende party is nie. Lesiba Ramoshaba, Polokwane se polisiewoordvoerder het Dinsdag bevestig dat die motorfietsryer hospitaal toe geneem is en dat ‘n saak van roekelose en nalatige bestuur teen albei bestuurders ondersoek word.

Lim Police recover illegal arms KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail. com A special task team from Tzaneen established specifically to squash armed robberies and farms attacks within the Tzaneen Policing Cluster on Tuesday yielded positive results when they recovered seven firearms in incidents. According to Hangwani Mulaudzi from the Limpopo Police five pistols and two rifles were confiscated leading to the arrest of three suspects. “A Tzaneen man was arrested in possession of three pistols with 266 rounds of live ammunition as well as a rifle with 71

live rounds of ammunition.” Mulaudzi said the suspect allegedly failed to return the firearms or sought to possess a licence after the original owner of the firearms died. The second suspect was found in Letsitele with three firearms, including an AK-47 with seven rounds of live ammunition and two pistols with 13 rounds of live ammunition. The last suspect was arrested in Maake after being found in possession of a hunting rifle with no rounds. Mulaudzi says the investigations are continuing and the suspects are expected to appear before the Ritavi and Tzaneen Magistrate’s Courts soon.

While three suspects arrested for allegedly hijacking a truck full of cigarettes at gunpoint appeared in court on Monday, one of their co-accused is still on the run with the Limpopo Police hot on his heels. The arrested suspects, aged between 33 and 40 face charges of hijacking, armed robbery and the possession of unlicensed firearms and ammunition. Hangwani Mulaudzi from the Limpopo Police said the Mankweng Police on Thursday afternoon arrested three men after they allegedly hijacked a truck full of cigarettes at gun-point at Ga-Kgole, a section of Ga-Mamabolo near Mankweng. He explains that Police were in the

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a ‘n kankerdiagnose, afgestelde troue en vele operasies is Bernadine Hugo steeds vol glimlagte en hoop op ‘n beter toekoms. Die 28-jarige boekhouer, wat ook as Blommie bekend staan, is in November 2013 met servikale kanker gediagnoseer. Met ‘n troudatum vir April vanjaar vasgestel het sy en haar verloofde, Gert du Preez vinnig besef dat hulle spaargeld nie vir ‘n troue of wittebrood bedoel is nie, maar vir mediese uitgawes. “Die gewas is in Desember tydens ‘n operasie verwyder en ek is vinnig weer terug werk toe. Ses weke later het ek die slegte nuus ontvang het dat ek dringend vir ‘n radikale baarmoederverwydering moet gaan waarin al die kliere om die baarmoeder verwyder is om te verhoed dat die kanker versprei.” In Februarie is sy meegedeel dat nog ‘n gewas deur middel van ‘n laparoskopie verwyder moes word. ‘n Spesialis in Pretoria het die prosedure behartig en vasgestel dat die kliere reeds aan haar blaas begin vasgroei het. “Die dokter het gesê dat die kliere reeds kwaadaardig is en dat die kanker versprei het. Ek moet so gou as moontlik met chemoterapie en bestraling by die Polokwane Provinsiale Hospitaal begin wat sowat vyf weke sal duur.” Die mediese uitgawes, operasie- en vervoerkoste en lenings wat aan familie terug-

betaal moet word beloop sowat R100 000. Die paartjie se wittebroodgeld is vir die eerste operasie gebruik. ‘n Damestee by die Pietersburgklub in Maart en die Blommiefees fondsinsamelingsgeleentheid is verlede Saterdag by die Soetdo rings Buiteklub gehou om geld in te samel. ‘n Anonieme weldoener het R50 000 geskenk. ‘n Fonds is intussen gestig om Bernadine finansieel te ondersteun omdat sy nie ‘n mediese fonds het nie. Enige persoon wat kan help word versoek om haar suster, Marcia Hugo by 072 482 3465 te kontak. Sy is dankbaar vir haar familie, verloofde en werkgewer se ondersteuning sowel as die organiseerders van die Blommiefees en die oggendtee. Foto: Keshia Jansens van Rensburg

Bernadine Hugo tydens Saterdag se Blommiefees ten bate van haar kankerstryd.

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A special task team established to combat armed robberies and farm attacks confiscated illegal arms found in the past week.

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>> Chemoterapie en bestraling lê nou voor >> Wittebroodgeld vir mediese uitgawes gebruik

process of responding to a complaint when they noticed a vehicle matching the description of the getaway vehicle parked at a yard along the R71 road at Viking Village. “The brave Police entered the yard and found R105 000 worth of cigarettes in the possession of five suspects, the trio were arrested on the spot. The fourth suspect is still at large.” Members of the community with information on the missing suspect are urged to contact the investigating officer Maloma on 082 565 8524 or the Mankweng Police Station on 015 286 6200. Members of the community are also warned not to try and arrest or detain the suspect as he is believed to be armed and dangerous.

Waste builds up in CBD

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Polokwane’s Central Business District (CBD) is a mess on late Friday afternoons with overflowing waste bins in some of the main streets. It creates a nasty picture for the city’s own residents and for visitors or motorists travelling through Market Street. Municipal Spokesperson Malesela Maubane said waste collection is done on a daily basis from 08:00 to 16:30 and it is residents’ and business owners’ responsibility to make waste accessible for removal. He also said that the municipality cleans and sweeps streets seven days a week, which includes working night shifts.

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uL and Fnb award top accountancy students studied hard and showed a lot of character to be where I am today,” Kunene said. He thanked his lecturers, the university and fellow students for being part of his suchato Kunene, a Bachelor of Accessful journey. counting Sciences graduate of the “I could never have been where I am University of Limpopo (UL) School of today without those support structures. I Accountancy, was named the top student thank them for the role they played in my during the 4 th Vice-Chancellor’s Accountlife,” Kunene said. ancy Top Achievers awards ceremony last He intends pursuing an honours degree Wednesday. in Accounting and hopefully later a PhD in The prestigious event, sponsored by First National Bank (FNB), recognises the school’s the same field. “I don’t want to rush for employment. best performing students in Accountancy I want to learn more in this field and later Studies. share the experience with my fellow stuThe event saw thirty-nine of the school’s dents,” Kunene said. best performing students walking away with Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the trophies, certificates and cash prizes worth University of Limpopo, Prof Mahlo Mokgafrom R2 000 to R20 000 in various categolong said Kunene’s achievements will inspire ries. young people and motivate other students Kunene (23) was also named the top student in his first and second years of study to strive for excellence. “He has done very well and we are proud and scored an average of 70% in all his final of him. We also believe that year modules. his achievement will help He received R40 000 in in growing the Accounting prize money from FNB to field,” Mokgalong said. which the Office of the ViceHe added that since the Councillor added R40 000 establishment of the awards while the firm SizweNtsathere has been a huge lubaGobodo added another improvement in students’ R20 000. academic performance. He is currently pursuing “We hope that the a Certificate in Theory of incentives will contribute in Accounting (CTA) at the Uniaddressing skills scarcity in versity of Johannesburg. the chartered accountant “I am very happy to have fraternity for the benefit of won the award. I am not an service delivery in South extremely intelligent person as perceived by many. What Prof Mahlo Mokgalong, Vice Africa by developing employable accountancy profespeople don’t know is that I Chancellor and Principal of sionals, especially given that failed in my first and second the UL’s School of Accountblack chartered accountants year, but I never gave up. I ancy. Herbert racHuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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William Ramoshaba, Most Improved Student: BCom Acc, 3rd level.

Mapitsi Morema, Best Student: CACN 011.

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constitute just over 7% of the more than 35 000 in the country,” Mokgalong said. Tshepiso Mphafudi, who was named Best Student in ACCA applauded the University for the Initiative and said was a good platform to motivate learners. “It is always good to be recognised for the hard work we put into our studies. These annual awards will prompt us to excel and go beyond our means,” Mphafudi said. First National Bank (FNB) Chief Executive Officer for Public Sector Banking, Kgosi Ledimo said: “We would like to con-

gratulate the recipients of these coveted prizes on their sterling academic achievements. Our partnership with the University of Limpopo demonstrates our commitment to empowering the youth of South Africa through education. Accounting skills are essential to the country’s economic development and we are delighted to see the ongoing collaboration amongst key stakeholders,” Ledimo said. FNB’s five-year sponsorship of the awards has a total value of R1,5 million and commenced in 2011.

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Thato Kunene, overall top achiever, second from left, is congratulated by Prof Cosmas Ambe (Nedbank Chair in Accountancy and Director of the School of Accountancy at UL), Kgosi Ledimo (First National Bank Chief Executive Officer for Public Sector Banking) and Peter Mafuna (First National Bank Regional Director, Public Sector Banking).

Bernard Ngomane, Best Student: Income Tax and Administration of Estate.

Lefoko Mpati, Best Student in Accounting (302).

Tsolane Magogwa, Most Morala Kotelo, Best Student: Improved student: BCOMPT 3rd year. CACC 011.

Jack Ledwaba, Most Improved: BAccSc 1st year.

Kgabo Ngoepe, Best Student in Accounting (202).

Boniswa Mzisa, Most improved: BComex 1st year.

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Mapungubwe Fest In response to a letter by Molebatsi Masedi on the R4,5m Mapungubwe fest story, Limpopo Arts and Culture Association (Laca) Manager James Mabela writes: “I fail to understand why Molebatsi Masedi writes to defend the uncoordinated work by the organising committee of the Mapungubwe Art Festival. It is public knowledge that Mapungubwe Art Festival is not properly managed nor run. Even the Auditor General (Read the AG report of 2012-2013, pg 93) knows this. History will show that from the days of the Melting Pot to Mapungubwe Festival, the standard has never improved and year in year out you get same assertions that it was a success and we are growing from strength to strength. The fact of the matter is that there is no such thing. There is no way that the Mapungubwe Art Festival can be a success without enough funds. The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture is fully aware that Mapungubwe Art Festival is an important event, yet it is not fully budgeted for. The department should in fact be starting to organise and to prepare for the 2014/2015 festival, engage relevant stakeholders, visits districts to prepare, identify sponsors, organize a concrete team and appoint a project manager. My understanding is that the matters I raise are done probably two months before the festival. I am of the opinion that Mapungubwe Art Festival will not reach the standard of the likes of Macufe Art Festival, Grahamstown Art Festival, Joburg Art Festival etc, mainly because we do not learn from our mistakes, instead we sideline those who voice concerns and make recommendations about the festival. My opinion is local arts and culture stakeholders are fully marginalised in this festival, and they voice to the department their concerns every year, but no one seem to be listening within the department, including Molebatsi Masedi. All what you get is attitude. I have read your response commenting on the article Polokwane Observer published two weeks ago, and would want to support the article Polokwane Observer published two weeks ago. The organising of the Mapungubwe Art Festival is done haphazardly without

the involvement of stakeholders in Limpopo. The planning of the festival is poor and there is no proper project management of the event. This is evident by various inconsistencies in the programmes you made available to the public, including the failed craft market, and the reason for their failure in my opinion, is that you do not engage relevant stakeholders. The showcasing of two theatre performances does not mean the success of performing arts and involvement of local artists in this sector. Limpopo is host to many legendary drama and theatre writers with experience lasting to 50 years, but because of selective approach of stakeholders, the shows become one man single shows, rather than a provincial gathering. The theatre shows should last more than 2 days and involve a variety of performances by locals. A two day performance by one group can never be ascribed as success and engaging the locals. It once again boils to consultation, planning and inclusions, which the department absolutely fails to do. I have attended both the gospel and the jazz festival, the theatre shows and the craft market, and the assertion by the “editorial team” are correct. The events started three hours late, there was no marketing of the festival, posters we put late, there was constant changing of venues etc. The Executive Mayor of Polokwane was also quoted in Polokwane Observer of 3 April 2014 as not being happy with certain aspects of the festival. From where I am sitting and the understanding of an art festival, Mapungubwe Art Festival only succeed in the staging of a music festival. My suggestion to the organising team would be that you rename the festival to “Mapungubwe Music Festival” because music is the only dominant feature of the festival. There is nothing artistic about the festival, because other art genres are not catered for. I do however agree with you when you say “Mapungubwe Arts Festival can only grow from strength to strength” only if your organising team and the department can take and welcome contributions from stakeholders, then the “people of the Great North” will be very proud of a true art festival.

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>>Die Assupol Limpopo Blou Bulle speel teen die Leeus in die Vodacombekerreeks by die Peter Mokaba Stadion. Afskop om 15:00 en toegang is gratis. 12 en 13 April 2014 >> Die Off-road Electric National Kampioenskappe vir modelmotors vind binnenshuis by Dalmada se gemeenskapsaal oorkant die Excel vulstasie vanaf 08:00 tot 16:00 plaas. Toegang is gratis en verversings sal beskikbaar wees. Jaco van Eeden: 082 823 1589 of (015) 297 2179. 1 May >> Velvet Apple Café at 80 Compensatie Street hosts an arts and craft market offering handmade and local products. Get lost among jewellery, confectionery, woven carpets and woodwork. Contact Eldon on 072 585 2970. 28 tot 31 Mei >> Die Polokwane Skou en Musiekfees vind op die skouterrein op die R101 buite Polokwane plaas. ‘n Program vol vermaak met onder meer Louwrens die Storieverteller, Snotkop, Elvis Blue, 4Werke en Prime Circle word aangebied. Die skou sluit die Noordelike Landbouskou in Snotkop tree by die waar kompetisies Polokwane Skou en en opvoedkunMusiekfees op. dige geleenthede plaasvind. Stalletjies asook stalle vir diere is nog beskikbaar. Corrie Venter: 082 374 0816 of Lelane: 072 369 0155.

A smile to young cancer patients’ faces RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Local representatives of the Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) visited the Cansa Tough Living with Cancer (TLC) Oncology Ward at Polokwane Provincial Hospital on Tuesday to bring some joy to the lives of nearly 36 young cancer patients being treated there. Cansa Community Mobiliser, Ria du Plessis said their visit was part of a monthly party held for children at the TLC ward. “This month the community reached out with Sterkloop Tackle and Petshop sponsoring a jumping castle for the day while Protea Hotel Landmark Lodge provided a delicious lunch of chicken and vegetables,” she said. Another gift to the children were ten handmade jerseys knitted by Corrie Venter. “With winter around the corner we appreciate her initiative to help keeping young patients warm during the cold months to come,” Du Plessis said. With Easter around the corner the children were also treated to Easter eggs. Eggs were hidden under their pillows much to the joy of the young ones who searched for and found them.

Cancer Association of South Africa (Cansa) Community Mobiliser, Ria du Plessis with young Joyful Mathebula who is all smiles after the lovely party that Cansa and other sponsors held for the patients at the TLC ward.

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Mayor awards bursaries to needy students HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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Polokwane Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver congratulates Malesela Shadung, a second year student at UL and one of the beneficiaries of the Executive Mayor’s Bursary Fund.

ursaries worth well over R1 million were awarded to 40 deserving tertiary students by the Executive Mayor of Polokwane’s Bursary Fund last Friday. Speaking at the event Mayor Freddy Greaver said the bursaries will cover the recipients’registration and tuition fees for the 2014 academic year and is subject to renewal in the next academic year pending acceptable academic performance by the student. “The municipality will enter into a contract based on academic performance with the students. The bursaries will assist in closing the skills gap by providing students with required tertiary qualifications,” Greaver said. Applicants registered at academic institutions within the jurisdiction of Polokwane Municipality were given preference. These institutions are the University of Limpopo (UL), Capricorn FET College (Seshego and Polokwane

campuses only) and Tshwane University of Technology (Polokwane campus). “We opted to award bursaries in this format because Polokwane Municipality prioritises further education and skills development in pursuit of the Smart City vision. It is on this note we went on a drive to raise funds after being approached by a number of learners requiring financial assistance to pursue a tertiary education,” Greaver explained. One of the beneficiaries, Malesela Shadung who is a second year BSc Environmental Studies student at UL, expressed his gratitude for the great initiative. “This is a wonderful gesture by the Mayor to reach out to needy, hardworking students. I was really stranded because my parents ran out of funds but now I am happy that I will be able to further my studies,” Shadung said. Greaver also handed over a cheque to the amount of R50 000 to the family of the late Jackson Hlungwani, one of the best known

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Muni closes doors after pipe burst RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Polokwane Municipality themselves were victims of the city’s deteriorating water infrastructure when they had to close their doors for business on Wednesday after a pipe burst in the main building. According to Marketing and Communications Manager Tidimalo Chuene water damaged electrical wires which interrupted services at the rates office. “The rates hall was closed during Wednesday afternoon while technicians worked around the clock to solve the network problem,” she said. She apologised for the inconvenience as customers were not allowed into the building. On Friday Communication Assistant Confidence Rakubu confirmed that all services at the municipal building commenced the previous day (Thursday).

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Easter business as usual on Good Friday >> Some shops open on a voluntary basis >> Enough interesting places nearby to visit BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

t seems that many Polokwane residents plan to spend a quiet Easter weekend at home. There are however many options to explore besides just relaxing with the family. Most shops will be open on Good Friday (18 April) although those in Savannah Mall will be open on a voluntary basis. Karen Botha, Marketing Manager of Savannah Mall told Polokwane Observer that the Easter bunny will be in the centre to entertain the younger ones during peak hours even before the onset of the weekend. The Marketing Manager of Mall of the North, René van der Merwe has also confirmed that shops will be open during the Easter weekend but however only on a voluntary basis on Good Friday. It appears that two factors have impacted on the long weekend plans, firstly high fuel

prices and secondly the fact that the school holidays ended just a week ago. There are, fortunately a number of interesting venues in the proximity of Polokwane that can be visited if the weekend gets too long. Polokwane Game Reserve is open to the public PHOTO: BARRY VILJOEN and boasts 41 reptiles, Reineth Maluleke of Savannah Mall at their poster promoting 58 mammals and 14 frog Easter weekend. species. There is also a The mineral baths in the Mookgophong day visitor’s area with a area seems to be quite popular and some are picnic site and a guest house, rondavels and a nearly fully booked. The central reservations caravan park. office of Forever Resorts has also confirmed Weather permitting, Magoebaskloof and that all their resorts are fully booked and that Haenertsburg, with the Debegeni falls picnic it appears that most visitors are from nearby spot not far from there, can provide enough Gauteng. entertainment. Various tea gardens and venFor those who want to explore something ues will be open and can add to the enjoyment different, there are golfing, hiking, 4x4-ing, of the day for those who do not wish to cook mountain or rock climbing, elephant back ridup a storm at home. ing, abseiling, caving, kloofing, paint balling, National parks in the proximity of Polohorse riding, bungee jumping, boating, fishing kwane are Kruger National Park, Mapungubwe and canoeing. For those that are not so physiand Marakele and are worth a visit. Provincial cally inclined, there are game watching, birdparks such as Nylsvley Conservancy, Blouberg ing, photographing, museum hopping, tourist Nature Reserve and Lekgalameetse Resort are ranting and general exploring opportunities. also close enough to justify a day visit.

Exclusive Properties se dames wen ‘n naaimasjien BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die gelukkige dames van Exclusive Properties het Maandag hulle Bernina naaimasjien, die prys in die braveilingkompetisie, by Bernina se winkel in ontvangs geneem. Ria du Plessis, Kansa mobiliseerder het Bernina vir R20 000 gedagvaar tydens die Jail ‘n Bailprojek wat ‘n braveiling geïnisieer het om die borggeld in te samel.

Die dames van Exclusive Properties het hul kreatiwiteit ingespan en ‘n bra die mooiste versier. Die finale bedrag wat tydens die veiling op 26 Maart ingesamel is, is R30 000. Michelle Engelbrecht, prinsipaal van Exclusive Properties sê hulle is baie trots op hulle prys en sal mettertyd besluit wat hulle daarmee gaan doen omdat hulle verskeie liefdadigheidsorganisasies ondersteun.

Marlene Brandt, Michelle Engelbrecht (prinsipaal) en Mariana Malan van Exclusive Properties en Hester Engelbrecht (eienaar van Bernina) met Ria du Plessis en Celeste Greyvenstein van Kansa. FOTO’S: BARRY VILJOEN

Gelukkige kompetisie-wenner >> Dawid Roodt van Polokwane is die wenner van Jack’s Paint & Hardware se kompetisie en het ‘n 20ℓ hoë kwaliteit Panache Tufftex buiteverf ter waarde van R760 gewen.

Chamber of Business elects new exco PHOTO: RC MYBURGH

The Polokwane Chamber of Business (PCOB) elected its new executive committee on Tuesday evening. The members are Matsobane Tleane, Simphiwe Mdlalose (President) and Percy Mangalo. Charles Jonathan, Ignatius Vuyeqaba, Adelaide Theko, Ostewald van Staden, Mosa Molomo and Mashupe Phala are at the back.

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Die wenner van Jack’s Paint & Hardware se facebook-kompetisie, Dawid Roodt en Thelmerie Human, bestuurder van die verf- en harde warewinkel.

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>> Insiggewende skou vir opkomende boere, besoekers >> Hoenderskou met meer as 100 hoenders en telers RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Boere kry vanjaar vir die tweede keer die geleentheid om hul produkte uit te stal by die Noordelike Landbouskou wat saam met die jaarlikse Polokwane Skou en Musiekfees van 28 tot 31 Mei plaasvind. Besoekers en opkomende boere sal die skou insiggewend vind. Die organiseerder, Le-Andrie Bezuidenhout sê: “Die skou het vir voltydse boere ontstaan en ons nooi almal om deel daarvan te wees. Boere kan hul produkte en diere vir ‘n uitstekende bemarkingsgeleentheid uitstal.” Sy meen die hoenderskou sal beslis aandag trek. “Onder leiding van Jana Kruger sal

minstens 100 hoenders van verskillende rasse geskou word en verskeie telers sal teenwoordig wees. Kruger gaan die skouruimte vir hoenders met kruie versier om vir besoekers te wys hoe dit benut kan word om hoenders organies gesond te hou en teen interne en eksterne parasiete te beskerm,” sê Bezuidenhout. Kruger kan gekontak word by 060 458 2504. Daar is nog uitstalruimte beskikbaar en enige landbouverwante organisasie is welkom om Bezuidenhout by landbouskou@gmail. com of 082 797 3227 te kontak.

Basic health services project in Ext 44 not in vain BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

he joint venture between Rotary International and the Department of Health and Social Development rolled out in Polokwane from Wednesday to Friday proved to be a great success. A clinic held at Greenside Primary School in Extension 44 offered HIV counselling and testing, diabetes and blood pressure screening, de-worming, provision of vitamin A tablets and TB symptomatic screening. Eyes were also tested and reading glasses were available at R20 per pair. On the first day 35 people visited the clinic

and on the second day there were already 21 people in attendance by 10:30. Bruno Tschudin, President of Rotary 100, told Polokwane Observer that the event was a success. “If we reached just some people who would not have been cared for in the normal course of events, we have achieved a lot,” he said. The event was promoted in the media and posters were put up in the area. “Unfortunately all our posters in the proximity of the school were removed,” said Marius Liebenberg of Polokwane Rotary Club that joined hands with Rotary 100 to facilitate the outreach project. The reason for the removal of the posters remains a mystery.

First youth development camp a success RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The first of three youth development seminars hosted by Sent 2 Serve Ministries saw at least 30 less privileged children from Blood River and Seshego actively participating in the camp themed ‘A life of purpose’. The camp was hosted at a venue outside town. Melville Botha, organiser and presenter of the camp said topics such as discovery, discipleship and destiny were also discussed with the children aged from 13 to 19. “I compiled a booklet which the children read and then learn

about the topics. They also watched a movie covering the topics of relationships, forgiving yourself and others and personalities,” Botha said. He added that children had the opportunity to listen to one of Polokwane’s most successful entrepreneurs Rendani Makhomu, Chief Executive Officer of Tshete Holdings, as motivational speaker. Botha said the second camp will take place from 23 to 25 May and will accommodate mixed group nationalities. Final arrangements for a third camp scheduled for 17 to 19 October are still being made.

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Melville Botha (back) with the thirty children, from Blood River and Seshego, who attended the youth development seminar during the weekend.

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Members of Rotary 100 and Polokwane Rotary Club who managed the outreach at Greenside Primary School in Polokwane Extension 44, are Jan Gelderman, Marius Liebenberg, Bruno Tschudin, Albert Makhura, Malcolm Lister and Peter Mockford.

Surprise Mbuyane, Khomotso Mametja, Emmy Moloto, Gladys Motubatse, Shonisani Mbengeni and Malisela Legodi of the Department of Health and Social Development were ready to attend to the patients at Greenside Primary School.

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Refund of salary deductions made in accordance with the Judge White Commission Following the ruling of the Public Protector in 2012 in relation to the Judge White Commission ruling on salary deductions, the AGSA has commenced with the refund of amounts deducted from salaries of employees previously employed by the Department of the Auditor-General of Transkei, which was incorporated into the AGSA on 1 April 1996. In order to facilitate the said refund, the AGSA requires the following information: • Original ID document (a copy of your ID needs to be certified in the presence of an AGSA Commissioner of Oaths) • Letter from the bank verifying your bank account details If the individual is deceased and had a will, the executor of the deceased estate must provide the following documentation: • Proof of executorship • Certified copy of the will • Banking details of the deceased estate’s account • The estate registration number allocated by the Office of the Master of the High Court If the deceased died intestate (without a will), the refund will be facilitated through the Office of the Master. In this regard, the beneficiaries of the estate should kindly submit this letter to the official responsible for the administration of the estate. The AGSA will liaise with the relevant official at the Office the Master to facilitate the refund to the estate or to the beneficiaries directly.

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>> Miss Limpopo puts education first >> Kholofelo is led by the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com

iss Limpopo 2014, Kholofelo Lekganyane wears her crown with pride while still keeping the needs and plight of the community she serves at heart. In keeping with her promise to empower and improve the lives of those less fortunate, Lekganyane visited the Molamo Primary School

in Ga-Thoka near Mankweng on Wednesday and donated various educational books to help and encourage learners to study while still having fun at the same time. “I feel it is very important for young children to start studying at an early age already because I believe education is the key to success. By donating books to rural schools education is promoted while still instilling a strong sense of Ubuntu.” She talks sincerely about her love for her community adding that many young people from rural areas feel they cannot excel in life due to the shortcoming and lack of resources available at many rural schools, not just across Limpopo, but South Africa as a whole. Teachers and the principals at the school highlighted the fact that they had

only one Word Finder book available to all the learners, which added to their gratefulness of Lekganyane’s donation of over 65 books. “The Word Finder books encourage the children to familiarise themselves with words while the Sudoku books encourages mathematical skills. I also donated various books on storytelling which is aimed at letting the learners read and explain how they understand the stories and explain what they saw and read.” Lekganyane believes in sticking to a cause and will be visiting the school again at the end of the year to determine how the school benefitted from the donation of the books. She lives by the wise words of late President Nelson Mandela who was famously quoted saying, “Education is the most powerful tool to change the world.”

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Mall of the North celebrates three years of shopping >> Offering shoppers an extensive selection of over 185 shops >> We look forward to many years of great shopping

hree years ago, shopping in Polokwane and Limpopo changed forever. Mall of the North opened on 14 April 2011 introducing the first world-class, comprehensive super-regional shopping experience to the city and province. And top shopping isn’t all that Mall of the North introduced to the region. It brought with it an economic boost, created thousands of jobs and added value to the province. It comes as no surprise then that, since opening, the mall has gone from strength to strength. Mall of the North’s General Manager, Sumari de Ridder, reports the 75 000sqm Polokwane shopping centre has grown in popularity to become the heart of this community. “Mall of the North enjoys strong loyalty from Greater Polokwane shoppers and growing support from the entire Limpopo province. Three years after opening, the community continues to embrace the mall and we value the exceptional support we receive,” De Ridder informed. Offering shoppers an extensive selection of over 185 shops, the Mall of the North retail experience quickly became engrained in local shopping patterns with its vast retail variety, including regular grocery shopping and an extensive fashion selection. Mall of the North’s anchor retailers include Checkers, Edgars, Game, Pick ‘n Pay and Woolworths, as well as the only Ster-Kinekor cinema complex in Limpopo. “As a super-regional shopping centre, we offer something for everyone from leading brands to one-of-a-kind independent retail

concepts. But, we also aim to do this in a way that is different from any other mall,” De Ridder said. From Mall of the North’s exceptional design to the ranges in retailers’ stores, everything is selected to be a proud reflection of this magnificent region and meet the unique needs of its shoppers. “We know that our shoppers put a priority on style. We also know that fashion changes fast, so we always allow for adjustments to add fresh new retail variety to keep our shoppers on trend,” De Ridder said. “We are able to do this because Mall if the North is trading strongly. This makes it attractive to the most desirable retailers from South Africa and abroad.” Trendy newcomers at the mall include Levi’s, Pringle, Sorbet, Vets Mart and Fabiani. And, responding to shopper feedback, Mall of the North shops are now open until 17:00 on Sundays. “Ensuring that we have all their favourite brands isn’t the only way we show our shoppers how much we value them. To celebrate our third birthday, we are giving away R24 000 worth of fabulous room makeovers,” reports De Ridder. Three lucky shoppers can win a room makeover worth R8 000 each from Mall of the North, sponsored by Volpes, The Linen Company. Anyone can enter the competition by filling out an entry form, available in centre, and submitting their entry in the marked box before 14:00 on Saturday 12 April. To find out more and for competition rules visit www.mallofthenorth.co.za. “The support Mall of the North has received during our first three years has been amazing. We look forward to many years of great shopping still to come,” De Ridder said. Mall of the North is jointly owned by JSE-listed Resilient Property Income Fund, Flanagan & Gerard Property Development & Investment, and Moolman Group.

Three years since opening its doors in Polokwane, Mall of the North is quickly becoming one of the most frequented establishments in Limpopo.

Panarotti’s Mall of the North celebrates two years of success KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com After two years of success, Panarotti’s Mall of the North is still going from strength to strength focussing their establishment on giving their clients exactly what they want and more, whilst still sticking to tradition and selling the best pizza money can buy. Angelique Wolmarans, co-owner of Panarottis Mall of the North says since the opening of their store on 22 September 2012, the business has had loads of promotions and fun memories making the journey they have travelled with pizza and pasta lovers so much more memorable. “We have held various theme evenings like the Mafia evening where even our waiters dressed the part. Our valued clients were also given the opportunity to go home with wonderful prizes,” Wolmarans said. Not only do clients come first in this restau-

rant but they have also gone one step further and have shown during the past three years that community involvement and upliftment is just as high on their agenda. Examples of some of these social responsibility initiatives include visits by the staff and management to Samaritan Home, where they day was spent eating pizza with the children and painting their faces. Wolmarans says money has been donated to Jo-Anne Rusoord, projects such as soup kitchens across the community and helping schools and sports teams in their community, make their jobs much more worthwhile. With many more years ahead of them the management and team at Panarottis Mall of the North can assure their clients of the best pizzas made using only the finest Italian pizza flour and the freshest ingredients, as well as the most scrumptious pastas and dishes prepared freshly in their pizza ovens, and of course, excellent service as always.

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he opening of PostNet Mall of the North, which marks the eighth and latest addition to the Polokwane group of stores, serves as the apple of the company’s eye and showcases exactly who the group are to the dynamic and predominantly upmarket

clientele. This is according to Eddmond Nhutsve, the Business Development Manager and voice of owner Mboya Simango’s group of highly successful PostNet stores located across Limpopo and Gauteng. “The latest addition to our group of stores serves as a rubber stamp to affirm our solid footprint in Polokwane which now stretches from the

hustle and bustle of Sovenga Mall in Mankweng, past the Mall of the North, moving along to the leafy office parks of Hampton Court in Bendor, heading over to the calmness of Flora Park then venturing into the thick of things in the city where we command out presence at Library Gardens and Landdros Mare Street,” Nhutsve said. He adds that although the focal points of business are firmly established in Limpopo, PostNet has managed to make their mark not only in Bela-Bela but also in Esselen Street in Sunnyside in Pretoria. The success of the Mall of the North store in particular has been a huge achievement for the group, stating that although the store is the baby in terms of performance, it has since its opening managed to elevate itself to a prominent position of third best in the group. Nhutsve explains that there are many plans for the coming year, which consist mainly of getting back to basics. PostNet will be focussing the next year spe-

cifically on individual employee development with regards to customer service, a field which is religiously and uncompromisingly upheld within the group. Compliance with the latest technological advancements will ensure the company stays abreast of all business related developments. The current economic climate dwindling is also not a concern to the dedicated team of staff at PostNet flying the client services flag for Mboya. “It has been tough for all businesses lately in light of the current economic climate but our services are essential in both business and social circles. We are essentially a one-stop service centre so that helps us maintain steady and constant sales figures throughout the year,” says Nhutsve. PostNet Mall of the North and PostNet Polokwane would like to thank all their suppliers, head office, business partners, staff, account clients and walk-in clients for contributing to their growing success.

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Mboya Simango, owner of eight PostNet stores across Limpopo and Gauteng stresses the fact that the company’s secret to success lies in putting the Lord first and allowing him to run PostNet through her. Her dedicated team of staff that assist in the day to day running of the business are from left, Eva Maitisa (PostNet Manager Hampton Court), Eddmond Nhutsve (Business Development Manager), Esther Mathole (PostNet Manager Mall of the North) and Zelda Ditlow (Assistant Business Development Manager).

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Millions to flock to Limpopo for Easter RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com Photo: Warren Blunt

Motorists travelling on Limpopo’s roads during the busy Easter weekend can expect a high visibility of Traffic Police on all the main routes, especially on the N1, R71, R101 and R37 to and from Polokwane.

Easter Arrive Alive campaign to be launched on Monday Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The Department of Roads and Transport (DRT) will be officially launching their Easter Arrive Alive Campaign on Monday with a strong message for motorists to obey the rules of the road in line with the United Nations Decade of Action for Road Safety from 2011-2020. Although schools in the country have already opened for the second academic term, Limpopo’s roads will be very congested over the Easter weekend as people flock to the various holiday destinations in the province as well as undertake the annual pilgrimage to the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) at Moria. The DRT has urged all road users, including short and long distance public transport operators, private motorists, passengers and pedestrians to take personal responsibility for their safety on the roads. Dangerous overtaking, driv-

ing under the influence of alcohol or drugs and the use of un-roadworthy vehicles will be severely dealt with by Provincial Traffic Officers, the Spokesperson for the DRT Jimmy Machaka warned. He added that Traffic Police will have a high visibility on the N1 north and south, the R101, the R37 from Polokwane to Lebowakgomo and the busy R71 from Polokwane to Tzaneen and any traffic violations will be firmly dealt with. Don’t overload, buckle up, don’t speed, respect other road users, make sure your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition and take regular breaks when travelling long distances, are some of the tips for road users over the Easter weekend issued by the DRT. The MEC for Roads and Transport, Lehlogonolo Masoga is expected to issue a stern warning to lawless drivers that Limpopo will not tolerate further carnage on their roads when he launches the Easter Arrive Alive Campaign on Monday.

impopo, Africa’s Eden with its contrasting vistas is a favourite Easter destination of leisure and adventure for tourists the world over. For devout members of the Zion Christian Church (ZCC) its head office at Boyne is the site of an annual pilgrimage on which millions converge from across southern Africa during this time. While all this makes for heavy traveller activity during Easter Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) is ready with handy information about Limpopo’s tourist offerings. The province is blessed with a great diversity of both natural and man-made attractions; rich cultural heritage and an abundance of wildlife and nature-based

It is believed that DRT will again arrange with bus drivers to leave Gauteng during specific times in an effort to reduce traffic congestion on the roads between Gauteng and Limpopo. Traffic officials will be deployed on various routes to ensure continuous flow of traffic. Previous years busses were rerouted onto the Tzaneen bypass to avoid traffic congestion in the city. During the 2013 Easter weekend 3 100 cars per hour passed through the Phumulani Toll Plaza in a northern direction. Motorists are urged to be tolerant on the roads and to obey traffic laws as law enforcers will take a zero tolerance attitude towards reckless drivers and those disobeying the rules of the road. Hospitals and emergency services across the province are also gearing up to handle any emergency.

tourism opportunities. It hosts a network of protected areas and nature reserves through which the province seeks to preserve its natural heritage for future generations and sharing with the international community. Spectacular mountain scenery offers an unforgettable experience to hikers, climbers and bikers, while mystic cultural destinations intrigue both local and international tourists. The game viewing is absolutely fantastic and possibly the best in the country. The Department of Roads and Transport (DRT), Police, municipality, emergency services and the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) are annually gearing up to ensure a safe environment not only for road users but also those hoping to spend some quiet time at home or at a holiday resort.

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As in the past millions of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) members will flock to Moria City as part of the Easter pilgrimage. Last year an estimated 9,5 million people were expected at the gathering.

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Die Paasnaweek is voor die deur en vir diegene wat dit kan bekostig om die langpad aan te durf, is hier ‘n paar wenke: • Koop goeie gehalte bande. Goedkoop is duurkoop. • Balanseer die bande as daar enige vibrasie op die stuur is. • Gaan wielsporing gereeld na, veral as die voertuig geneig is om te dwaal of as daar onlangs deur slaggate gery of met die randsteen kennis gemaak is. • Gaan gereeld banddruk na. Bande met die regte banddruk hou langer en bespaar brandstof. • Maak seker dat die domkrag en gereedskap om ‘n wiel om te ruil in ‘n goeie toestand en in die voertuig is. • Vervang die lug in bande met stikstof. Dit kos slegs R25 per wiel en laat die bande koeler loop. • Moenie ‘n voertuig oorlaai nie. • Laat skokbrekers gereeld nasien omdat hulle ‘n voertuig se padhouvermoë drasties beïnvloed. • Remme, alle ligte en ruitveërs moet in ‘n goeie toestand wees. • Dit is goed om ‘n ekstra waaierband en sekerings (fuses) in die kat-

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tebak te hou. • Pak die voertuig so dat die uitsig nie belemmer word nie. Veral woonwaens moet eweredig gelaai en behoorlik vasgehak word. Onthou om ook die ligkoppeling na te gaan. • Vermy alkohol as jy beplan om te bestuur. • Handhaaf ‘n veilige volgafstand tussen jou en die motor voor jou. • Moenie op ‘n selfoon praat, CD’s omruil of iets anders doen as jy bestuur nie.

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Easter starts with hymnody by Dipela – The Flutes RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The sound of voices in pure harmony echoed through the building of the NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos on Saturday evening when Dipela – The Flutes hosted their Easter hymnody concert marking the beginning of the annual Easter celebrations. People gathered early at the venue to seize a last chance of obtaining tickets in order not to miss out on this prestigious group of musicians. The programme consisted of well known and lesser known hymns from across the Christian spectrum. During

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the light meal served afterwards conversation mostly centred on the joy derived from the performance. On Monday Dipela – The Flutes extended their gratitude towards everyone who supported the event. The members of this passionate group come from Mankweng, Seshego and Polokwane. Dipela – The Flutes was established last May with Matshidiso Selamolela, Mpho Gadebe, Richard Makwela and Marcus Makgabo as founding members and has since grown to its current 13 members. For more information on the group contact Mollale Bopape on 082 407 4987.

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Dipela – The Flutes consist of Mollale Bopape (Chairperson), Matshidiso Selamolela (Music Director), Rosa Seapetswa, Mamma Mogano and Dineo Rammutla (all mezzo sopranos), in front. At the back are Jimmy Khumalo, Mpho Gadebe (both tenors), Thabe Matsebatlela (bass) John Manamela (pianist), Marcus Makgabo (tenor) and Richard Makwela (baritone).

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Die oorsprong van Paasfees >> ‘Die vreugde waarmee ons Paasfees vier is die vreugde van mense wat vry is’ >> ‘Jesus word die volmaakte offer wat uit liefde bereid is om te sterf en die dood te oorwin ter wille van ons bevryding’ BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com

ie wêreld is weer gereed om Paasfees te vier en dr Jaco Putter, medeleraar van die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Noord deel sy gedagtes oor die herdenking. “Die vraag is of die oorsprong van Paasfees

nog vir almal bekend is en wat ons kinders daarvan weet. Dit is belangrik om opnuut daaroor na te dink en te weet wat die oorsprong en betekenis daarvan volgens die Skrif is omdat daar soveel misleidende en verwarrende menings is. Paastyd het in die eerste plek te doen met die bevrydingswerk van God. In werklikheid het Paastyd ontstaan tydens die tien plae wat Egipte getref het, net voor die Here Israel uit Egipte bevry het (Eksodus 12). Die werklikheid van God se sorg en bevryding is die realiteit wat die Israeliete ervaar het in ‘n tyd van verdrukking en slawerny. Die eerste opdrag wat die Here aan Moses en Aäron gee, is: Die nuwe jaar moet met hierdie maand begin omdat dit die maand van bevryding is en die belangrikheid van Paasfees daarmee beklemtoon word. Die doel van Paasfees was die viering en die herinnering van die bevryding uit Egipte. Tweedens het Paasfees ‘n sterk maaltydkarakter. Dit is ’n familiefees waarin daar

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vir veel meer as net die primêre liggaamlike behoeftes van die Israeliete voorsiening gemaak word. Die lam moes sonder gebrek wees omdat ‘n gebrek as ‘n belediging vir God beskou is. Die huis waarin die lam geëet sou word, moes met bloed aan die bo- en sykante gesmeer word as simbool van lewe en die bepaling is dat Paasfees nie net ‘n eenmalige geleentheid is nie. In Eksodus 12 lees ons dat dit ‘n instelling is wat jaarliks plaasvind. Die eet van die ongesuurde brode vorm ook deel van die Paasverhaal. (Die volk het nie tyd gehad om padkos voor te berei nie en het deeg sonder suurdeeg geknie en met hulle saamgeneem. Die fees wat hiermee verband hou het bekend gestaan as die fees van die ongesuurde brood). Die vervulling van Paasfees vind ons in die kruisiging en opstanding van die Here Jesus. Johannes dui Jesus as die Lam van God aan wat ons iets vertel van die lam wat geslag is. Jesus word die volmaakte offer wat uit liefde bereid is om te sterf en die dood te oorwin ter wille van ons bevryding. Paastyd het vandag vir ons dieselfde betekenis as wat dit vir Israel gehad het. Dit dui steeds op God se redding en bevryding vir ons as verlore mense. Ons kan ons net verbeel hoe vol vreugde Israel moes wees om uit slawerny bevry te word. Die vreugde waarmee ons Paasfees vier is die vreugde van mense wat vry is. Die rede vir ons vryheid is die feit dat Jesus die dood oorwin het die dag toe Hy uit die dood opgestaan het. Dit is die ewige lewe. Daarom moet die feesgeleenthede wat Christene vier nie net gaan oor die nadenke van die gebeurtenisse nie. Tydens Paasfees

dink ons nie net na oor die bevryding van Israel uit Egipte, die kruisiging en opstanding van die Here Jesus nie. Ons vier die fees, want dit verkondig dat Jesus steeds vandag nuwe lewe bring. Net so is die nagmaal nie net ‘n nagedagtenis van Jesus se dood nie, maar dit is vir ons ‘n werklikheid wat ons elke dag ervaar. Die geleenthede wat ons vier moet al hoe meer word wat die bedoeling daarvan is: Die handelinge van God in die verlede wat in die hede nog steeds ‘n effek op mense se lewens het.”

Dr Jaco Putter.

Decorated eggs a tradition that dates back 60 000 years ago RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com The practice of decorating eggshells is a tradition dating back 60 000 years when ostrich eggs with engraved paintings were found in Africa. In modern times this custom is practiced in a more contemporary way with Easter eggs moulded in different shapes, sizes and colours. Easter eggs are common during the Easter period with the older tradition being the dyeing or painting of chicken eggs whereas today’s Easter eggs are mostly made of moulded chocolate and wrapped in colourful packaging. Across the world, wherever the custom is upheld, this time of year is characterised by colourful exhibits of these ever popular delica-

cies, be it the window of small town shopkeepers or the shelves of a national retailer. Eastern eggs don’t come cheap these days as some of the world’s top chocolatiers known for quality and expensive chocolate have joined in the production of breathtaking, costly eggs and rabbits. When searching for Easter eggs on the internet the heritage of Easter eggs becomes clear. It is reported that eggs in general were a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth. In Christianity Easter eggs symbolise the empty tomb of Jesus. Life from an egg is associated with Jesus who rose from the grave as a sign to those who believe that will also experience eternal life. Christians in different parts of the world attach different symbolic value to Easter eggs. The early Christians from Mesopotamia stained eggs red in memory of the blood Christ shed during his crucifixion. Eastern Christians believed that Mary Magdalene brought cooked eggs to share with the other women at tomb of Jesus and that the eggs in her basket miraculously turned red when she saw the risen Christ. It is also said that after the ascending of Jesus, Mary Magdalene went to the emperor of Rome and greeted him with “Christ has risen”. The emperor then pointed to an egg on his table and answered Mary Magdalene by saying that Christ has no more risen than that egg is red. The egg apparently then immediately turned red. Whether you celebrate or uphold Easter or not, chocolate remains a favourite, and when beckoning from shelves, baskets and wooden crates dressed magnificent wrapping remain hard to resist. PHOTOS: RC MYBURGH

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Popular restaurants open as usual on Easter Sunday WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

olokwane residents who won’t be going away over the Easter weekend can rest assured that the city’s popular family restaurants, Adega Restaurant in Bendor and Falcon Rock Spur at the Savannah Mall will be trading as normal over Easter. Falcon Rock Spur at Savannah Mall will be open as usual from 10:00 on Good Friday, Saturday and on Easter Sunday and Monday with their normal specialities on offer to suit the whole family. Bookings can be done on 015 296 1991. The newly-established Adega Restaurant, the traditional Portuguese cuisine specialists in Polokwane are offering an exceptional family buffet on Easter Sunday featuring a choice of delicious seafood, curries and meats. The children won’t feel left out either as a clutch of Easter eggs will also be available for

them to sample. Adega has thanks to their fine cuisine and service excellence become a firm favourite among Polokwane diners, with many patrons coming from as far as Tzaneen and Mokopane to experience the taste of traditional Portuguese food. Successfully operating as the best restaurant in Johannesburg, Adega has won the prestigious Best of Johannesburg Award from 2006 until 2013 to prove that they are the best in the business. With their great ambience, tranquil location and superb cuisine the restaurant is offering their usual menu offering throughout Easter. Adega will be open from 11:00 to 23:00 every day during the Easter weekend including Good Friday. The Easter Sunday family buffet is on offer at only R149 and includes a choice of four delicious desserts. Booking is essential for Easter Sunday’s exceptional family buffet. Call Adega on 015 293 0805 or 015 296 4518 to reserve your table.

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>> Final preparations for road to be tarred >> Plans in place if circle is incomplete Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com “The Department of Roads and Transport (DRT) will be working closely with the relevant road construction entities that are busy with the traffic circle at Myngenoegen on the R71 to ensure that traffic flow is least hampered during the busy Easter period,” Spokesperson for the DRT, Jimmy Machaka has assured motorists. Construction work is presently progressing favourably on the traffic circle at the intersection to Dalmada and the schools situated on the R71 from Polokwane to Tzaneen after road works commenced earlier this year. The first section of the circle has already been completed and the contractors are hoping there are no more interruptions due to rain that has already hampered the progress of the project. The construction workers are working overtime to complete the traffic circle, especially with the annual Easter pilgrimage to Moria next weekend. When construction started at the end of January, motorists were warned to add at least 20 to 30 minutes to their travelling time during peak traffic periods as a result of the detours and sections where the road becomes a single lane in both directions. This is still the case with the commencement of the second academic school term on Monday and motorists are urged to proceed with caution and heed the warning signs as construction progresses. The Contacts Manager for Hillary Construction, Louw Venter said the final preparations for the second half of the circle is at an advanced stage and weather permitting; the construction and tarring of the surface should be completed by Easter. He added that the laying of kerbs, barriers and other finishing would commence afterwards. “The traffic circle at Nobody is nearing completion and will be ready by Easter. Hillary Construction is presently busy with the kerb and the road markings should be completed at the end of the week. Regarding the traffic lights on the R 71 at the intersection at PEPPS and the turn-off to Dalmada, we are waiting for a contractor appointed by the South African National Roads Agency to do the installation in time for the busy Easter period,” Venter explained. Hillary Construction and Road Traffic and Safety Officials from the Department of Roads and Transport (DRT) have put emergency measures in place should construction not be completed in time. These include the deployment of extra traffic personnel and the setting up of a Stop/Go point for two lanes of traffic flow in both directions from Polokwane to Moria. Traffic officers are currently doing a sterling job in regulating traffic flow during the peak morning hours at the various intersections on the R71 that is being affected by the construction of the traffic circle.

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Akademie Reformia>>

Arendeklas kry ‘n groot geskenk

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Die Arendeklas van Akademie Reformia het onlangs ‘n dubbelbalie wasmasjien van Defy as geskenk gekry. Christina Langenhoven, die klasonderwyser sê die wasmasjien sal in die lewensvaardighede-

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PEPPS Preparatory School>>

Nirvana Primary School>> PHOTOS: WARREN

PEPPS Preparatory School unveiled their new slogan “Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders” on Friday with an enlightening talk by the Academic Director of Wits Business School Rasoava Rijamampianina in front with Emma Melville (Head Girl) and Julia Werner (Principal). At the back are Lance Trueman, Tabitha Ntumba and Kiara Bejrayh.

Leading academic launches PEPPS’ new slogan WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Visiting Academic Director at the Wits Business School, Professor Rasoava Rijamampianina gave an enlightening talk on the need for young children to set an example to others in creating tomorrow’s leaders at the launch of the PEPPS’ new slogan on Friday. The school’s new slogan is “Creating Tomorrow’s Leaders” and the professor emphasised the necessity of acting today in order to achieve your goals and gave a lively lecture on the attributes of being a good leader. Rijamampianina also shared his thoughts on leadership qualities with the parents at the school at an evening presentation at the Christ Baptist Church as they embark on the journey of taking ownership of developing leadership in their children.

Die Arendeklas saam met hulle opvoeder, Christina Langenhoven en die nuwe Defy wasmasjien.

program gebruik word om leerders prakties te onderrig in die sorteer, was, ophang en opvou van wasgoed. Die Arendeklas voorsien in die leer-en opvoedingsbehoeftes van leerders met ‘n verskeidenheid skolastiese en fisiese beperkings. Die programme word deur goedgesinde donateurs, die ouers en talle insamelingsinisiatiewe befonds.

Before joining Wits Business School, Rijamampianina was a senior research associate in the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at Hokkaido University in Japan. His research and teaching interests include multicultural/diversity management, organisational learning, organisational change and human capital management. His work has resulted in numerous publications in scholarly journals and international conference proceedings. His book “Developing Core Competence through Multicultural Learning” appeared in the United States of America and has gained academic as well as practitioner acclaim. During his expert interaction with the young Grade 6 and 7 leaders at PEPPS on Friday, the learners fully embraced the concept of acting today in order to become one of tomorrow’s leaders.

Nirvana Primary School awards best performers HERBERT RACHUENE >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Nirvana Primary School acknowledged their best performers of the first term during their quarterly Top Achievers awards ceremony last Thursday. The top ten learners in each grade

were presented with a certificate of recognition. Principal Thokozani Mhlongo said the awards aim to encourage learners to perform well in each term. “We felt we should recognise the efforts of these hardworking learners. By so doing we will also inspire their peers to double their efforts,” Mhlongo said.

PHOTOS: HERBERT RACHUENE

The Grade 7 top achievers are Tshegofatso Masekoameng, Poroma Hloka, Lebogang Papo, Lesetsa Ramoroka, Yumna Muhammad, Vele Munasi, Precious Waleng, Daphney Makhubela and Tumelo Matlou.

The best performers in Grade 6 are Sara Lebopa, Sabehah Saiyad, Bonolo Maake, Thabang Maesela, Maggie Ramara, Ramasela Mokwena, Mosebjadi Molepo, Reneilwe Seroku and Kganthe Legodi.

Stanford Lake College>>

Stanford Lake College launches Dream and Do Foundation KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Stanford Lake College (SLC) has opened their school and their hearts to a group of underprivileged youths from the Dream and Do Foundation near Rustenburg. Six underprivileged young men and women from an informal settlement near Rustenburg, accompanied by three adults from the Tsolofelo Mission visited Stanford Lake College as part of their Dream and Do outreach programme. During their time at the college they were given the opportunity to acquire thinking and problem solving skills as well as the opportunity to experience a wide variety of educational and adventure activities in and around the campus. Rona McGaffin from Stanford Lake College says the youngsters were nervous at first but quickly joined in and engaged in all that was on offer at the school. “First they had a tour of the campus and learnt about our Eco-Schools project and especially how important it is to protect and conserve natural life in and around the school property,” McGaffin said. Weekend boarders from the campus then joined the visitors in a game of touch rugby,

followed by a cultural and historical tour of the surrounds that included Haenerstburg and ended with a visit to the Agatha Crocodile Ranch outside Tzaneen. The following day saw the learners face their fears when they accompanied the headmaster of Stanford Lake College Craig Carolan for a canopy tour and zip-line ride in the Magoebaskloof valley, followed by a much deserved trip to the Kruger National Park where the students were given the opportunity to see animals like lions and elephant for the first time ever. The outing was concluded with a trip to a local cheese farm at Wegraakbosch where they learnt the ins and outs of organic cheese farming. McGaffin says it is wonderful to know that these six students experienced things during their trip that they have never been given the opportunity to do or see before. “Most of them said they will be leaving with the best memories they have ever made. They made many friends at Stanford and expressed their gratefulness towards everyone involved. Stanford Lake College thanks Interacters, PPS Petroleum, Agatha Crocodile Ranch, Magoebaskloof Canopy Tours and the Wegraakbosch Dairy Farm for their contributions in making this a memorable time for the visiting students.

Members from the Dream and Do Foundation took part in adrenaline pumping outdoor activities such as kayaking during their recent weekend long visit to Stanford Lake College.

The Grade 5 achievers are Phuti Kola, Rose Lebopo, Bontlo Gololo, Sali Seema, Ayanda Mathabatha and Thuli Makwela.

Stanford Lake College>> PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Gavin Stirling tackles Alice’s Staircase, known to be a very difficultly manoeuvrable section of the Blyde River Canyon. He finished second in the junior professional kayak race and in the top half of the overall competitors in the open professional kayak event.

Stanford learners take Blyde X-Fest by storm KESHIA J V RENSBURG >> keshia.observer@gmail.com Learners from Stanford Lake College recently took part in the yearly Blyde X-Fest held in the Blyde River Canyon at the beginning of March. The event hosted by Blyde Adventure Camp attracted an excellent turnout which included 39 professional kayak paddlers who enjoyed a range of competitive adrenaline activities. These included professional, beginner and intermediate kayak races, croc and tube-racing and mountain biking.

Stanford Lake College was well represented by Luke Burns who achieved a second place in the mountain bike race. Marc Stirling and Aidan du Preez won the beginner and intermediate kayak races respectively while Gavin Stirling achieved a second place in the junior professional kayak race and an overall top-half finish in the open professional kayak event. Other Stanfordians taking part in the event were Lachlan Truesdale and Keegan van Jaarsveld, with Tiaan Fullard taking part in the open professional kayak event.

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New SX4 a trendsetter, sporty and sophisticated

RC Myburgh >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he new Suzuki SX4 is undeniably one of the most compelling and comprehensive offerings in the compact crossover segment, offering unrivalled style, practicality, all-terrain versatility and outright value ideal for Limpopo’s rough terrain.

The original SX4 was one of the pioneers of the C-segment crossover market. Now, the latest iteration of this distinctive trend-setter establishes new standards that propel the attractive, sporty and inherently versatile SUV to even greater heights. Polokwane Observer viewed the vehicle at Suzuki Polokwane and found the sales team’s enthusiasm for the new look vehicle

Photo: RC Myburgh

The new Suzuki SX4 boasts the latest trends in its class and is available at Suzuki Polokwane.

infectious. The combination of bold, contemporary styling with high levels of comfort, practicality, efficiency and dynamics represents the optimal choice for families with active lifestyles. Suzuki’s design team set out to create a more striking look for the new SX4, employing sharp and edgy character lines that flow from the front bumper along the full length of the body. They incorporated a slightly concave contour that enhances the dynamic look and emotional appeal of this trend-setting crossover. A rounded bonnet design builds on the sporty look, along with integrated roof rails, finished in black on the GL or silver on the GLX versions. The high-spec model is also distinguished by classy silver trim for the front, rear and side under-body garnishes, as well as colour-coded door handles, and front fog lamps with chrome accents. The inherent sportiness and upmarket appeal of the SX4’s striking exterior design is carried through to the contemporary interior design. A key element of the sophisticated new cabin is the all-new instrument panel and dashboard, which incorporate soft padded surfaces that impart a feeling of expansiveness and top, tactile quality. This is further emphasised by the inclusion of metallic highlights, which contrast with the cabin’s smart, charcoal

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keynote hue. Occupant comfort has always been a key selling point of the SX4, and the latest version boasts extensive improvements in this department. By virtue of the increased overall length and wheelbase, the cabin is a substantial 220 mm longer and 35 mm wider. Matching the emotive and sporty new style of the SX4, this distinctive crossover embraces the latest technology as far as its engine and safety systems are concerned. It is equipped with a new generation 1,6-litre 16-valve petrol engine. The four-cylinder unit features a lightweight design with extremely low levels of friction in the interests of performance and fuel efficiency. In addition, the new power unit benefits from improved exhaust and cooling systems, as well as a new engine mounting system, all of which optimise engine output and economy while reducing cabin noise. It produces 86 kW of power at 6 000 rpm allied to 156 Nm of torque at 4 400 rpm. Overall fuel economy has been significantly improved, compared to the outgoing 2,0-litre model, dropping from an combined cycle figure of 7,3 ℓ/100 km to just 5,8 ℓ/100 km on the two-wheel drive manual and CVT derivatives. In the event of an emergency, the SX4 is equally well equipped to assist the driver in avoiding a collision or to protect the occupants in an impact. Along with the advanced Electronic Stability Program (ESP) system, it boasts Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) brakes with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD). Seven airbags which include dual front, side and curtain airbags, as well as a driver’s knee airbag form a cushion around passengers. Visit Suzuki Polokwane to view a vehicle that elevates style and versatility to a higher level.

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Goue jare vir die twee egpare>> Piet en Kotie Peens

Horring-egpaar tree in huwelik BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv. observer@gmail. com

BARRY VILJOEN >>barryv.observer@gmail.com Twee kleurryke inwoners van die stad, Piet en Kotie Peens, het Vrydag hulle goue bruilof in Polokwane gevier. Die Peense het mekaar op Lothair in Mpumalanga ontmoet waar Piet glo vinnig Kotie se hart gesteel het. Hy het as busbestuurder vir die destydse Spoorweë gewerk en Kotie in die Poskantoor waar sy ook die nommer asseblieftannie was. Na agtien maande is die egpaar op 4 April 1964 in die huwelik bevestig en hulle het hulle in die destydse Pietersburg gevestig. Nadat Piet bevordering gekry het, het die gesin Pretoria toe verhuis, maar het in 1993 na aftrede weer hierheen teruggetrek. Die twee is steeds besig. Piet met sy handewerk en as koster van die Hervormde Kerk (Moedergemeente) in Pietersburg en Kotie as tuisteskepper. Albei geniet nog goeie gesondheid en Kotie se tuin is haar trots. Sy sorg nog daagliks vir ‘n bord gekookte boerekos met genoeg vir die kinders. Die egpaar het twee dogters, Hentie Reynolds van Polokwane en Annatjie van Zyl van Mookgophong en sewe kleinkinders. Hulle wenresep is “bekhou, uithou en aanhou” en hulle is dit eens dat baie geduld, respek en ruimte vir mekaar sodat elkeen sy eie ding kan doen saam met tonne liefde, hul huwelik laat werk.

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Agency: >> Seeff. What is the most interesting part of your job? >> Meeting different people from all walks of life. Buy or rent? >> Definitely buy. Why pay off someone else’s debt? How will the increase in the interest rate affect house prices? >> It will come down because of sellers battling to pay higher instalments.

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>> Both parties can no longer rely on handshake agreements >> The landlord must maintain the existing structure of the dwelling

ecently Human Settlements Minister Connie September introduced the Rental Housing Amendment Bill in the National Assembly which outlines the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants. It is always good for both landlords and tenants to familiarise themselves with laws

that are relevant to avoid often confusion between the two parties about who is responsible for what. Here is what you need to know as a landlord: Contracts Both parties can no longer rely on handshake agreements. Both parties need to enter into

a legal, written agreement such as a lease. A lease is a departure from the Rental Housing Act of 1999 which stated that a lease doesn’t have to be in writing unless the tenant requires it. A lease also protects both parties. Maintenance Maintenance is the big theme of the amended Bill. The new provision states the landlord must maintain the existing structure of the dwelling which includes repairs and upkeep as may be required to ensure that a dwelling is fit or suitable to live in. A landlord can’t allow the dwelling to fall into severe disrepair. The accommodation needs to be fit for human living at all times. Should something major happen, like flood damage, it is up to the landlord to have it repaired. Utilities Also stated in the provision is that the landlord needs to, where possible, facilitate the provision of utilities. Utilities include water and electricity and the landlord needs to make sure that his tenants have access to energy and clean water at all times. Original state The house or rental property needs to be habitable before the owner can start renting it out. He cannot have people move in with the promise of fixing major problems during their occupancy. Thereafter, the landlord needs to make sure to maintain the premises in that condition.

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Adriaan en Judith (née Snyman) du Toit is op 29 Maart in die NG Kerk Pietersburg-Oos getroud. Judith is die dogter van Frik en Saartjie Snyman, jare lange Polokwane-inwoners. Die paartjie woon in Pretoria.

PIETERSBURG CENTRAL • R8 000 000

BODORP • R770 000

BEST POSITION Two bedroom townhouse in Polokwane. Walking distance to all amenities. Spacious kitchen. Nice garden. Spacious rooms with BIC. Perfect for first time buyers. Call now to view. Ref: 91344178166

INVESTORS DREAM - OWN THIS BLOCK OF MULTIPLE UNITS Income generating property in the central part of town! Can be easily converted to offices or overnight accommodation with potential for further development! Occupancy rate at about 80% and maintenance fairly low. The location is good, the possibilities endless. Offers will be considered. Call now for viewing appointment. Ref: 91344178470

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IVY PARK • R850 000

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY AWAITS YOU Beautiful farm with excellent grazing in the heart of the Dendron Legkraal Bushveld. Undeveloped but cattle fenced with two boreholes of which one is equipped - Eskom power available. Properties like this seldom come into the market. Don’t delay - call now! Ref: 91344178065

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WELL MAINATAINED HOME IN POPULAR AREA Boasting an en suite main bedroom, a separate bath and toilet. Well fitted kitchen with BIC - Single garage and easy access to N1. Five minute walk to CBD. Lounge and dining room. Lovely lapa. Seeing is believing. Paved in and out. Call now to view. Ref: 91344176475

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Duplex Townhouse R5 370 pm 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Single Carport. Bendor Gardens R6 300 pm 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Courtyard, Carport Blaauberg St R7 000 pm 4 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Lounge, Kitchen, Big Garden, Lapa with built-in braai, Double Garage. Westgate R4 500 pm 2 Bedrooms ,1 Bathroom, Lounge, Kitchen Ivy Park - Monarch R4 570 pm 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom, Open-plan, Big Garden Douglas Court R4 800 pm 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Lounge, Kitchen - 3rd Floor

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UNIQUE INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY IN RETIREMENT VILLAGE! Spacious one bedroom unit in Koraal with lounge, kitchen with pantry, courtyard and carport in the process of being constructed. 85m² Under roof. Good quality finishes, excellent security, tranquil and safe environment. Occupation only for persons over 50. Reasonable levies. Only 2 units available. Call now!

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Douglas Court - Flat 3rd Floor R615,000 2 Bedroom - 2 Bathrooms - Open-plan Lounge & Dining - Kitchen, Carport Rabé St - In Town R1,219,000 3.5 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Lounge - Dining Room - Kitchen (Granite Tops) - Double Carport Ster Park R1,908,000 4 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Lounge, Dining Room, Huge Kitchen - Study - Pool - Braai area - Huge Fabulous Garden - Double Garage - Storeroom - etc Ster Park R1,961,000 4 Bedrooms - 2 Bathrooms - Lounge, Fireplace - Dining Room, Lovely Kitchen - Entertainement Area - Laundry Servant’s Quarters - Pool - Lapa Madiba Park R530,000 3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Lounges, Drive-through Garage - Yard Palmietfontein Smallholding R1 500 000 (Neg) (Silicon Road) 8.5Ha 3 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Open plan Lounge & Kitchen - 1.5Ha vegetables under irrigation - 2 Boreholes (strong) Eskom Electricity Leeukuil - Smallholding 8.565Ha R1 855 000 (Neg)

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PRICED JUST RIGHT! PACKED WITH POTENTIAL Calling all first time buyers. Neat 2 bedroom apartLovely family home in lightly travelled street. ment in new development for sale. Open-plan The garden is well established with lapa, borehole kitchen with granite tops. Separate toilet. Call now and sparkling pool. Stand 1380m². to view this property. Ref: 91344178481 Please call me now to view! Ref: 91344178201

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40 OBSERVER polokwane

IDP consultations on schedule RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com Now in their second week the Polokwane Municipality’s draft Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and 2014/15 draft budget public consultation sessions are running smoothly. Municipal Spokesperson Matshidiso Mothapo said several issues have been raised during the consultation sessions but at the time of our going to press he was unable to provide a list of concerns raised by residents who attended. Mothapo confirmed that the planned consultation sessions are still on schedule with Executive Mayor Freddy Greaver meeting with stakeholders from various sectors across the municipality’s service area. During Greaver’s meeting with the traditional leaders from within the municipality’s borders he said: “It is because of the support of the traditional leadership that Polokwane

lives to tell a good story. I am very proud of the support and relationship we have with the traditional leaders and out of respect we have to meet with the leaders before we can meet with the communities.” Greaver then told the leaders that water provision remains the biggest challenge with the municipality running short of 43 mega litre per day. He stressed the fact that burst pipes in the city are not helping the situation and that businesses and schools are especially affected by the problem. “We are still engaging with the Department of Water Affairs to increase the quota of water allocated to the municipality. We hope that by the time we announce the IDP and budget the department will have given positive feedback,” he said. Today (Thursday) Seshego residents are invited to meet Greaver at Ngoako Ramathlodi Sports Complex at 10:00.

Association acknowledges Northern Academy >> Northern Academy’s eleventh year in supporting Casual Day RC MYBURGH >>rc.observer@gmail.com

he Association for People with Disabilities (APD) awarded Northern Academy Secondary School with two certificates and a special trophy for their loyal support during PHOTO: RC MYBURGH

Johnny Graham (APD Fundraiser), front, joined by Sonia du Plessis (Executive Head of Northern Academy), Sonja Kamffer (Casual Day coordinator at Northern Academy) during the handing over of the certificates and trophy to the school.

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Prisoners reap benefits from PEPPS outreach project WARREN BLUNT >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com PEPPS is expanding its community book outreach project to the Polokwane Prison with the distribution of workbooks, information booklets and novels for the prison library. Presently the school’s community outreach projects include regular blood donating drives, maths mentoring programmes and various environmental awareness projects. PEPPS have already established three libraries over the past two years in rural areas and the programme at the Department of Correctional Services is an extension of an already existing library. The Head of Department at PEPPS College, Pam Smith said due to school classes being run in prisons, PEPPS felt that the workbooks would benefit prisoners wanting to improve their lives by studying further while they are in prison.

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Casual Day over the past five years. APD fundraiser, Johnny Graham on Monday handed the certificates to the school’s Executive Head, Sonia du Plessis and Casual Day coordinator at the school, Sonja Kamffer. “Northern Academy has been our biggest supporter on Casual Day for the past five years. The school was also nominated by APD as recipient of the special trophy for their loyal contribution,” Graham said. Kamffer said it is currently the school’s eleventh year in supporting Casual Day. “Every year all the learners and teachers buy Casual Day stickers to show their support. As we now have two school campuses we will even contribute more to this good cause,” Kamffer said. Graham expressed his gratitude towards the school for supporting the event annually.

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SPCA representative Le-Andrie Bezuidenhout reports positive response from the public after last week’s publication of animals available for adoption. She expressed her gratitude to people who contribute on a daily basis to help seek homes for stray animals.

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SECURITY COMPLEX - FULL TITLE WOONSTELLE/FLATS - R910 000 TEL: 015 room, 295 4537/073 28127405 Lounge/dining 4 bedrooms, bathrooms, LADANNA kitchen, tandem garage, Wendy house. SILVERKRUIN - R1 180 000 R2 340 - BachelorBARGAIN flat with kitchen and bathPRIME AREA room. Carport. Available 1 May 2014. Entrance, lounge, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large kitchen,TOWN/DORP dining room, scullery/laundry, R4 100 - Spacious 2 bedrooms, 3 garages. Flat: 2 Rooms, kitchen,bathroom, bathroom. TOWNHOUSE EXCELLENT - R800 000 lounge, kitchen, -garage and carport. Water BENDOR and electricity at municipality. 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, open-plan lounge, R4 400 - The Cottage. 2 Bedrooms, bathdining room, kitchen, carport plus Wendy house room, lounge, kitchenarea. and carport. in security TOWNHOUSE - BENDOR HOSPITAL PARK- R670 000 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, garage. R2 750 - Big flat! 11 Bedroom, bathroom, IN TOWN - FLATS lounge, kitchen. Water and electricity at R740 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage. municipality. R800 000: 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, garage EDUAN PARK and many more. TOWNHOUSES TOWN met R4 400 - 2 Slaapkamers,IN badkamer from to R465 000 bachelor, stort en bad, sitkamer, kombuis. Dadelik 3 bedrooms - R890 000. beskikbaar. PENINA PARK - TOWNHOUSES MEENTHUISE/TOWNHOUSE - EXCELLENT R645 - R715281 0007405 TEL: 015 295000 4537/073 - R750 000 3 TOWN Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. BACHELOR TOWNHOUSE - SECURE R3 415 - 1 AREA Bedroom, bathroom, - R430 000 lounge and kitchen.1 Carport available at R175 1 Bedroom, bathroom, kitchen/living area, extra carport. per month. IN TOWN GROBLER ST NEAR R4 200 - 2 Slaapkamers, 2 badkamers, SCHOOLS - PRICE REDUCED sitkamer, motorhuis. Koopkrag - R1 kombuis 910 000en - STAND 2 084 m² beskikbaar 1 Mei. Entrance, lounge, dining room, study, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen,lounge, scullery, R4 200 - 2 Bedrooms, bathroom, 3 garages, servants quarters, borehole, kitchen and garage. Wateralarm, included. irrigation. R5 000Baie netjiese en stil kompleks. IRIS AMADEUS - GOOD BUY 2 Slaapkamers, sitkamer, - R1 050 0002 -badkamers, PRICE REDUCED Lounge, dining room, 3 bedrooms, waskamer, kombuis, motorhuis 2enbathrooms, afdak.

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April 10, 2014

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CONTACT STEPHEN TEl: 015 287 3300 Industrial: To let: 1) 630m² - Close to SAB 2) 320m² - SAB @ R35 m² exl 3) 80m² Cold room. Office Space: 1) 430m² CBD with parking – Prime 2) Modern – Free-standing office, 600m² 1/5/2014. Close to CBD. 3) 345m² - Office and boardroom, plus parking (Hampton Court) TO lET RESIDENTIAl CONTACT SOlET TEl: 082 498 4415 SANLAM FLATS 1) 2 Bedroom flat : R3 000.00 2) 3 Bedroom flat : R4 500.00

TO LET FLATS AND TOWNHOUSES Elim R2 650 Immediately Bendor Gardens R4 000 Immediately Charmains Place R4 000 01/05/2014 Vida Court R4 200 Immediately Welgeleë R5 900 Immediately Falcon Court North View Estate HOUSE Plein St

Bachelor. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, garage. 2 Bedr, 1 bathr, carport. 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, garage, garden. R6 400 01/05/2014 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, garage, garden. R7 800 Immediately 3 Bedr, 2 bathr, double carport, garden. R6 800 01/05/2014

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WE ARE NOW ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB WE REQUIRE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY TO SELL AND ARE ALSO PROFESSIONAL AND DECEASED ESTATE VALUERS. Call Francois at 082 4466 740 / Theo at 082 990 7275 FRANCOIS 082 446 6740

THEO 082 990 7275

INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY: FOR SALE : Vacant stands( Breweries area) Don’t miss out on this rare opportunity to pick up various stands these stands in the fastest growing suburb. Priced from R850 000 plus VAT. CALL NOW !! TO LET! FUTURA: On Dendron road with 1200m² - warehouse, 200m² offices and 200m² storeroom. Fully fenced and great exposure: R70 000pm (Neg). Medical consulting rooms close to MEDI-CLINIC private hospital. 200m² at R13 200pm., subdividing a possibility! NOTE: ALL FIGURES ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT ATTENTION ALL DEVELOPERS: Don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase one of the last big stands (3048m²) within walking distance from the most popular primary school in town and close to various well known shopping complexes, following stations and medical facilities. Call for more information. RAYMOND 082 458 4239

1) RAINBOW PARK - R750 000 - 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge, dining room, kitchen and double garage. BARGAIN OF THE WEEK!! MAKE AN OFFER NOW. 2) SERALA VIEW - R360 000 - A vacant stand, 690m². 3) WOODHILL SECURITY ESTATE - R360 000 - Buy this prime stand close to the Mall of the North at a very reasonable price! Act now to avoid disappointment. 4) MADIBA PARK – R480 000 - A 3 bedroom house with 1 bathroom, lounge, kitchen. Walking distance from Seshego Circle Centre. Call now to list more properties with me. 5) IVY PARK - ACT 5 NOW - R750 000 - A neat and beautiful 3 bedroom house with 2 bathrooms, lounge, kitchen and double carport on a very big stand. MABATHO 083 747 2056 mabathomabotja@gmail.com

MAHALESEDI PARK - R225 000 - For the best last vacant stand in this area 391m². 1) SESHEGO ZONE 8 – R 480 000 - A 3 bedroom house with dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom and a carport. 2) MARULA HEIGHTS – R400 000 - 672m² vacant stand. 3) WOODHILL ESTATE - R380 000 - 418m² vacant stand. 4) SESHEGO ZONE 2 - R450 000 - 2 Bedroom house with dining room, kitchen, 1 bathroom, 1 garage and 2 outside rooms with a bathroom. URGENTLY LOOKING FOR HOUSES TO SELL IN THESE AREAS: SESHEGO, EMDO, MADIBA PARK AND IVY PARK. Qualified buyers are waiting: Call your area specialist now! VERY LIMITED STANDS AVAILABLE IN MAHLAKO A PHAHLA FROM R199.950 only and selling like hot cakes! SLIGHT 072 323 9386 slightmabotja@yahoo.com

If you want to list your property, phone any agent, if you want to sell your property, phone me!! 1) Empty Plot - Elmadal - 4.2 ha R720 000 2) Empty Plot - Dalmada - 2.2 ha R750 000 3) Stand - Thornhill - 888m² - R480 000 4) Plaas RietfonteinR 4.4Mil. 256Ha farm with 10Ha pomegrate trees. 3 Large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, big loft, nice modern kitchen. The whole farm as well as the house have electrical fencing Beautiful 1Ha garden. Look no further for your perfect farm! WANTED : PLOTS AND FARMS FOR SALE,PLEASE! HANNELIE 083 412 0009 hannelie@theogoosen.co.za

See these and a lot more properties on our website: www.theogoosen.co.za • Divine Estate Bendor! R1 090 000.00 Newly built 3 bed/r, 2 bath/r house in this quiet and sought-after estate! • Cycad Estate! Modern and Stunning! Open-plan 5 bed/r house with pool and lots of cupboard space! • We have more beautiful houses in these estates to view, call today for private viewing. FOR INSTANCE: • R3,650m for 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, study, lounge/dining room, kitchen, scullery, laundry, entertainment room, lapa, swimming pool, garages, servants’ rooms. • R3,750m for 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, study, indoor and heated pool with cloakroom, large kitchen and pantry, lovely lounge with fireplace, unique bar and entertainment room, borehole and standby generator set. STANDS!! STANDS!! STANDS!! STANDS!! STANDS!! Industrial stand: 1857m² R753 000.00 Serala View: 933 m² R523 000.00 Bendor Ridge: 782 m² R825 000.00 Northview: 553 m² R413 000.00 Eagles Crest: 710 m² R430 000.00 Waterberry Estate: 670 m² R430 000.00 Thornhill: 796 m² R450 000.00 Bendor: 817 m² R495 000.00 Woodhill: 4 x from R350 000.00 Celtic Meadows: 4 x from R340 000.00 De Bron 907 m² R506 000.00 Celtic Lodge 1354 m² R935 000.00 Let me sell your stand, its going fast!! COME AND BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! PHONE ME TODAY!

MARIETJIE 072 190 7149 marietjie@theogoosen.co.za 1) OLD FLORA PARK - R2,4 MIL: A STONE’S THROW FROM AMENITIES. 4 Spacious bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, 3 living aeas, kitchen with new cupboards and scullery, 2 garages, borehole. 2) FAUNA PARK R1,8 MIL - NEWLY RENOVATED HOME! NEW LIFESTYLE! LIFE LIKE A QUEEN: 4 Fully carpeted bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 living areas, spaicous kitchen, 2 garages. 3) MANKWENG ZONE C - R 500 000 - Stunning family home with large living areas and ample cupboard space in the kitchen offering, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Outbuilding offers 2 bedrooms, bathroom and garage. 4) ACACIA ESTATE - R1,850 MIL: Charming home in one of the most sought-after security estates within the city. Comprising 4 bedrooms, 3½ bathrooms, open-plan lounge and dining room, kitchen, 2 garages and drive-through carport. YOU WANT TO SELL YOUR PROPERTY? CALL ME RIGHT NOW FOR ASSISTANCE.

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STORAGE TO LET 4 km from SAB on LTT Road from R550 p.m. Contact Johan 083 459 7046 ____________________ STORAGE TO LET We can store from bikes to big boats. From R400 p.m. Polokwane Self Storage. 082 446 4574 / 083 460 4439 ____________________

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EK KOOP ENIGE GOUE JUWELE VIR KONTANT Al is dit gebreek. Ek kom u sien, waar u ook al is. Skakel of SMS Deon 074 067 2064 ____________________

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ROOIBOS BRAAIHOUT R16 per sak. Harde hout. Raymond, Florapark. Kontak 079 034 2312 ____________________

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NEED MONEY We provide bridging finance on sale of property agents commission medium term loans. Debtors factoring invoice discounting home rescue debt consolidation. Contact Hennie 082 655 8806 Adri 083 226 0784 ___________________ BEE WENDYS 3m x 3m = R5 000 3m x 4m = R6 000 Best & quality from pallet, wood, already treated & strong. For more, we do all sizes. Call Sten 076 210 5881 ___________________ CONFERENCE FACILITIES From 20 to 400 delegates. Weddings, funerals, theme parties, ethnic. Tel 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ___________________ ALLE LANGAFSTAND MEUBELVERVOER Kontak Anna-Mari 0861 111 129 ___________________

MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION Revamp offices, houses, plots, small building jobs, plumbing, painting, tiling & electrical. SOUTHGATE Contact Danie 079 894 8963 ___________________ AAG WENDYS Knotty pine, log cabin, treated with wax oil, 1 door, 1 window, floor, zinc roof, pallet. Price: 3 m x 3 m = R4 500 3 m x 4 m = R5 000 Arnold 076 858 8973 Alice 073 323 4239 ___________________ BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION Floor tiles / paving, maintenance & painting. David 082 547 2473 ___________________

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

HOUSE FOR SALE OLD IVY PARK R1.2M Spacious 4 bedr, 2 bathr, lapa, swim, jacuzzi, borehole, alarm, double garage and more. Tel 072 237 2871 ____________________

CLASSIFIED HOUSES TO LET

FOR RENT 1 Bedroom townhouse in Bendor, De Wetrylaan, carport, encl garden. R3 500 p.m. Contact 015 295 8015/17 ____________________ RUIM EENSLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL NABY SAVANNAH Privaat ingang, afdak, netjies. Huur R3 800 plus deposito. Kontak 082 961 2282 ____________________ TO LET Bachelor flat for single person in Eduan Park. No children, no animals. R2 500 per month. Water & electricity included. R2 000 deposit. Contact 084 027 4981 ____________________ SPACIOUS FREESTANDING 1 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE Open-plan lounge, dining, kitchen. Prepaid power. Near Cycad. R3 500 p.m. Phone Hannes 083 361 6696 ____________________ TO LET BACHELOR FLAT 1 bedroom up to 3 bedrooms in secure area. Phone 015 295 5264 Cell 079 899 5405 ____________________

1 SLP WOONSTEL TE HUUR, STERPARK Water ingesluit, munisipale krag, nie ingesluit nie. Beskikbaar einde April. Kontak 084 582 3463 ____________________ RUIM 1 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL Te huur op plot. 7km uit dorp. Geen diere, W&L ingesluit. Skakel 071 884 0038 ____________________ 2 SLAAPKAMER MEENTHUIS TE HUUR R4 700. Beskikbaar 1 Mei 2014. Swembad in kompleks. Magda 083 797 1506 ____________________ FOR RENT 2 bedroom townhouse in Bendor. 1 Bathroom, lock-up garage, encl garden, security. R4 600 p.m. Contact 015 295 8015/17 ____________________ FLAT 2 Bedr, carport, cash power. R4 200, water excl. Full deposit from 10 April. No pets. Contact 074 190 9956 ____________________ 2 SLAAPKAMER WOONSTEL TE HUUR Op plot. 7km uit dorp. Geen diere, W&L ingesluit. Kontak 071 884 0038 ____________________

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WOONHUIS TE HUUR 3 Slaapk, 2 badk, 3 leef areas, kombuis, opwas, 2 motorhuise ens. R8 200 p.m. + deposito Kontak Ras 082 552 1967 ____________________ 3 SLAAPKAMER HUIS OP PLOT TE HUUR 8km uit dorp, elektries omhein. Groot tuin. Geen groot honde. R5 800 p.m. + dep. W&L ing. Kontak 082 588 5520 ____________________

3 SLAAPKAMER HUIS TE HUUR Beskikbaar vanaf 1 April 2014. Stapafstand van Oosskool. 2 Badkamers, oopplan sitkamer en kombuis, TV kamer, studeerkamer, dubbel garage, bediendekamer, swembad, tuin met besproeiing. R9 100 huur & R10 150 deposito. Skakel 015 296 0414 ____________________

RENTALS TOWNHOUSES AVAILABLE NOW: • BODORP - R4 235: 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, 1 Garage • STER PARK - R6 500: 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Garage • BENDOR - R6 500: 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Garden, Garage • OfficES - R30 000: Reception, 8 Offices, Bath/r, Kitchen, 9 Carports HOUSES AVAILABLE NOW: • BODORP - R13 200: 3 Bed/r, 2 Bath/r, Garages, Carports, Pool & Flat-let • BENDOR ViLLAGE - R19 800: 4 Bed/r, 3½ Bath/r, Pool, Security Estate TOWNHOUSE AVAiLABLE fOR MAY: • LADANNA - R3 550: 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Carport in Complex HOUSE AVAILABLE fOR MAY: • fAuNA PARK R10 000: -3 Bed/r, 2 bath/r, Garage, Sparkling Pool & Flatlet BRAND NEW BAcHELORS AVAiLABLE fOR JuNE: ONLY 20 uNiTS LADANNA - R2 350 2 Bed/r, 1 Bath/r, Carport in Complex

HOUSES: BENDOR VILLAGE R19 530 5 bedr, 5½ bathr, patio with built-in braai, 2 garages. STER PARK R11 140 4 bedr, 2 bathr, study, pantry & pool. EDUAN PARK R8 000 3 bedr, 3 bathr, entertainment area & splash pool. BENDOR R6 684 3 bedr, 2½ bathr, 3 living areas, 1 garage. IVY PARK R4 990 3 bedr, 1½ bathr, 2 garages. TOWNHOUSES: STER PARK R7 240 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 2 garages. BENDOR R6 600 Fully furnished 2 bedr, 1 bathr with DStv. IVY DALE R5 570 2 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. LADANNA R4 950 3 bedr, 2 bathr, 1 carport. DORP R4 950 2 bedr, 1 bathr, 2 carports. BODORP R4 500 2 bedr, 1 bathr, garage. COMPENSATIE ST R4 500 2 bedr, 1 bathr, 1 carport. LADANNA - R3 980 2 bedr, 1 bathr, lounge/kitchen, 1 carport. Secure area. FLATS: DORP & RABE ST R4 100 2 bedr, 1 bathr, lounge, kitchen, 1 garage. OFFICES: Offices in CBD from R2 500 pm RABE ST R10 600 pm 106m² HANS VAN RENSBURG ST R8 900 pm BENDOR DRIVE 220m² R30 635 DIONETTE 084 503 3964 AUDREY 072 632 7117 THYS 083 702 0768

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248 of 31 March 2010 as a listed activity according to Category 5 (Sub Category 5.10 Macadam Preparation), situated on a portion of the farm Roodepoort 744 LS south of Polokwane. The site falls under the jurisdiction of the Capricorn District Municipality. Notice is hereby given in terms of section 21(1)(a) and the minimum standards for the listed activities as contemplated in section 21(3)(a) and (b) of the National Environmental Management; Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) (NEMAQA) in GN 248 of 31 March 2010. General coordinates of the plant at Polokwane Latitude: S 23° 58´ 9.0” Longitude: E 029° 25´ 2.6” Asphalt is produced through the mixing of aggregate and lime in a preheated rotating drum and blended with preheated bitumen inside the rotating mixing drum. The mixed asphalt is moved via skips to the hot storage silo (bin) from where it is loaded onto trucks from the storage silo (bin). All liberated dust, steam and incombustible gasses are passed through a highly effective bag house filter system before it is released through the stack tower. For any additional information please contact Paul Bothma from Chameleon Environmental at ce.pc@ mwebbiz.co.za or fax: 086 637 7786. 10/04 ___________________ NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT OF A PRIVATE COMPANY The directors of JoNyama Trading Solutions, (Registration no. 2006/038365/23), hereby give notice of the proposed application for reinstatement of the above company to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Any objection to the application must be lodged with CIPC within 21 days of this notice. Bahurutshi Business Consultants Tel: 015 291 4194 Cell: 078 205 8520 10/04 ___________________ NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT OF A PRIVATE COMPANY The directors of Shilo Plumbing Construction, (Registration no. 2004/037621/23), hereby give notice of the proposed application for reinstatement of the above company to the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Any objection to the application must be lodged with CIPC within 21 days of this notice. Bahurutshi Business Consultants Tel: 015 291 4194 Cell: 078 205 8520 10/04 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT AMENDMENT SCHEME 461 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE POLOKWANE/ PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007, IN TERMS OF SECTION 56(1) (B) (i) OF THE TOWN PLANNING AND TOWNSHIPS ORDINANCE, 1986 (ORDINANCE NO 15 OF 1986), AS WELL AS THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIVE CONDITIONS IN TERMS OF THE REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS ACT, 1967 (ACT 84 OF 1967) I, Charlotte van der Merwe, being the authorised agent of the owner of the erf mentioned below, hereby give notice that I have applied for the following: 1. To the Polokwane Municipality in terms of section 56(1)(b)(i) of the Town Planning and Townships Ordinance, 1986 (Ordinance No 15 of 1986) for the amendment of the Town Planning Scheme known as the Polokwane/ Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007 to rezone Erf 3467, SeshegoB – situated at 162 Zondi Mapanga Street, SeshegoB - from “Residential 1” to “Business 2”, for the purposes of shops/offices/consulting rooms

and other business related land uses as permitted in the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007, with the addition of Annexure 160 to change the parking ratio, and 2. To the Department of Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs, in terms of section 3(1) of the Removal of Restrictions Act, 1967 (Act 84 of 1967), for the removal of the restrictive title conditions number 1, of the Deed of Grant no TG132061/2000. Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of the Manager: Spatial Planning and Land Use Management, first floor, Civic Centre, Landdros Mare Street, Polokwane and at the office of the Head of Department, Limpopo Province: Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs, 20 Rabé Street, Polokwane for a period of 28 days from 4 April 2014. Objections to or representations in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal Manager at the above address or at PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 and/or to the Head of Department, Limpopo Province: Cooperative Governance, Human Settlements & Traditional Affairs, Private Bag X 9485, Polokwane, 0700, within a period of 28 days from 4 April 2014. ADRESS OF AGENT KAMEKHO CONSULTING PO BOX 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 082 456 3173 Fax: 086 614 9265 03/04 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT WYSIGINGSKEMA 461 KENNISGEWING VAN DIE AANSOEK OM DIE WYSIGING VAN DIE POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT DORPSBEPLANNINGSKEMA, 2007 INGEVOLGE ARTIKEL 56(1)(B)(i) VAN DIE ORDONNANSIE OP DORPSBEPLANNING EN DORPE, 1986 (ORDONNANSIE NO 15 VAN 1986), SOWEL AS DIE VERWYDERING VAN BEPERKENDE VOORWAARDES IN TERME VAN DIE OPHEFFING VAN BEPERKINGS WET, 1967 (WET 84 VAN 1967) Ek, Charlotte van der Merwe, synde die gemagtigde agent van die eienaar van die ondergenoemde erwe, gee hiermee kennis dat ek aansoek gedoen het vir die volgende: 1. by die Polokwane Munisipaliteit, ingevolge artikel 56(1)(b)(i) van die Ordonnansie op Dorpsbeplanning en Dorpe, 1986 (Ordonnansie 15 van 1986) om die wysiging van die Dorpsbeplanningskema bekend as die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007 deur die hersonering van Erf 3467, Seshego-B – geleë te Zondi Mapangastraat 162, Seshego-B - vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Besigheid 2” vir die doeleindes van winkels/kantore/konsultasiekamers en ander besigheidsverwante gebruike soos toegelaat deur die Polokwane/Perskeubult Dorpsbeplanningskema, 2007, met Bylaag 160 om die parkeerverhouding te verander, en 2. by die Departement van Ko-operatiewe Regering, Menslike Vestiging en Tradisionele Aangeleenthede, in terme van artikel 3(1) van die Opheffing van Beperkingswet, 1967 (Wet 84 van 1967), vir die verwydering van voorwaarde nommer 1 van die Akte van Oordrag no: TG132061/2000. Besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende kantoorure by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Ruimtelike Beplanning en Grondgebruikbestuur, eerste vloer, Burgersentrum, Landdros Marestraat, Polokwane en by die kantoor van die Hoof van die Department, Limpopo Provinsie: Koöperatiewe Regering, Menslike Vestiging en Tradisionele Aangeleenthede, Rabestraat 20, Polokwane vir ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 4 April 2014.

Besware teen of vertoë ten opsigte van die aansoek moet binne ‘n tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 4 April 2014 skriftelik by of tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bovermelde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700 en/of by die Hoof van die Departement, Limpopo Provinsie: Koöperatiewe Regering, Menslike Vestiging en Tradisionele Aangeleenthede, Privaatsak X 9485, Polokwane, 0700, ingedien of gerig word. ADRES VAN AGENT KAMEKHO CONSULTING POSBUS 4169 POLOKWANE 0700 TEL: 082 456 3173 Fax: 086 614 9265 03/04 ___________________ LOCAL AUTHORITY NOTICE NOTICE FOR REZONING/ CHANGE OF LAND USE ON ERF 782 SENWABARWANA EXTENSION 5 It is hereby notified that an application has been made in terms of Proclamation R293 of 1962, for the rezoning of Erf 782 Senwabarwana Extension 5 from “Residential 1” to “Residential 2” for the purpose of erecting rooms for rental. The application and the relevant documents are open for inspection at the office of the Manager: Town Planning services, 2nd Building Mogwadi, Municipal Offices, Blouberg Municipality, for the period of 28 days from 10 April 2014. Objections to the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipal manager, at the abovementioned address or to P O Box 1593, Senwabarwana, 0790 for the period of 28 days from 10 April 2014. Address of authorised agent: Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980, Polokwane, 0700 Tel 015 297 6060 Fax 086 663 5119/ 015 297 4040 10/04 ___________________ PLAASLIKE BESTUURSKENNISGEWING Kennis van die hersonering / GRONDGEBRUIKVERANDERING OP ERF 782 SENWABARWA NA UITBREIDING 5 Kennis word hiermee gegee dat aansoek gedoen is in terme van Proklamasie R293 van 1962, vir die hersonering van Erf 782 Senwabarwana Uitbreiding 5 vanaf “Residensieel 1” na “Residensieel 2” vir die doel van die oprigting van die kamers vir verhuring. Die aansoek en die betrokke dokumentasie lê ter insae by die kantoor van die Bestuurder: Stadsbeplanning dienste, tweede gebou Mogwadi, Munisipale Kantore, Blouberg Munisipaliteit, vir die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 10 April 2014. Besware teen die aansoek moet ingedien word of gerig word aan die Munisipale Bestuurder, by die bovermelde adres of by Posbus 1593, Senwabarwana, 0790 binne die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 10 April 2014. Adres van die Gemagtigde Agent Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel 015 297 6060 Faks 086 663 5119/ 015 297 4040 10/04 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 WRITTEN CONSENT FOR HOUSEHOLD ENTERPRISE I, Timothy Tshilidzi Mudzielwana of Fulwana Planning Consultants, being the authorised agent of the registered owners of Erf 92 Ivy Park Township Registration Division LS, Limpopo Province, hereby give notice in terms of the provision of Clause 22 of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007, that I have lodged an application to the Polokwane Local Municipality for Household Enterprise for home offices

on the property mentioned above situated at 68 Marshall Street. Plans and Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Town Planner, First Floor, Room 125 Civic Centre, and Polokwane Municipality for a period of 28 days from 10 April 2014. Objections and/or comments or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipality Manager at the above address or at PO Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within 28 days from 10 April 2014. Address of the Applicant Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Fax: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Cell: 072 426 6537 10/04 ___________________ PIETERSBURG/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 SKRIFTELIKE TOESTEMMING VIR TUISBEDRYF Ek, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana, van die firma Fulwana Planning Consultants, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaars van Erf 92 Ivy Park Dorp, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo Provinsie, gee hiermee in terme van die voorsiening van klousule 22 van die Polokwane / Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema skema, 2007, dat ek het by die Polokwane Plaaslike Munisipaliteit ‘n aansoek ingedien het vir goedkeuring om die vestiging van ‘n huishoudelike besigheid vir die huiskantore op bogenoemde eiendom, geleë te Marshallstraat 68. Planne en besonderhede van die aansoek lê ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, Eerste Vloer, Kamer 125 Burgersentrum, en Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 10 April 2014. Besware en/ of kommentaar ten opsigte van die aansoek moet ingedien word of gerig word binne 28 dae 10 April 2014 skriftelik tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bogenoemde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700. Adres van die aansoeker Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980 Polokwane 0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Faks: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Sel: 072 426 6537 10/04 ___________________ POLOKWANE/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 WRITTEN CONSENT FOR HOUSEHOLD ENTERPRISE I, Timothy Tshilidzi Mudzielwana of Fulwana Planning Consultants, being the authorised agent of the registered owner of Erf 859 Pietersburg Township Registration Division LS, Limpopo Province, hereby give notice in terms of the provision of Clause 22 of the Polokwane/Perskebult Town Planning Scheme, 2007, that I have lodged an application with the Polokwane Local Municipality for Household Enterprise for a home office on the property mentioned above. Plans and Particulars of the application will lie for inspection during normal office hours at the office of Town Planner, First Floor, Room 125 Civic Centre, and Polokwane municipality for the period of 28 days from 10 of April 2014. Objections and/or comments or representation in respect of the application must be lodged with or made in writing to the Municipality Manager at the above address or at P.O.Box 111, Polokwane, 0700 within 28 days from 10 April 2014. Address of the Applicant Fulwana Planning Consultants PO Box 55980 Polokwane 0700

Tel: 015 297 6060 Fax: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Cell: 072 426 6537. 10/04 ___________________ PIETERSBURG/PERSKEBULT TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 2007 SKRIFTELIKE TOESTEMMING VIR TUISBEDRYF Ek, Tshilidzi Timothy Mudzielwana, van die firma Fulwana Planning Consultants, synde die gemagtigde agent van die geregistreerde eienaars van Erf 859 Pietersburg Dorp, Registrasie Afdeling LS, Limpopo Provinsie, gee hiermee in terme van die voorsiening van klousule 22 van die Polokwane/ Perskebult Dorpsbeplanningskema skema, 2007, dat ek ‘n aansoek ingedien het by die Polokwane Plaaslike Munisipaliteit vir

die boprighting en bedryf van huiskantore op die eiendom hierbo beskryf. Planne en besonderhede van die aansoek le ter insae gedurende gewone kantoorure by die kantoor van die Stadsbeplanner, Eerste Vloer, Kamer 125 Burgersentrum, en Polokwane Munisipaliteit vir die tydperk van 28 dae vanaf 10 April 2014. Besware en / of kommentaar ten opsigte van die aansoek moet ingedien word of gerig word binne 28 dae van 10 April 2014 skriftelik tot die Munisipale Bestuurder by bogenoemde adres of by Posbus 111, Polokwane, 0700. Adres van die aansoeker Fulwana Planning Consultants Posbus 55980 Polokwane

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0700 Tel: 015 297 6060 Faks: 015 297 4040/ 086 663 5119 Sel: 072 426 6537 10/04 ___________________

ESTATE NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN DECEASED ESTATES In the estate of the late PETER KENNETH DAVID STEWART, identity number 351030 5058 088, married out of community of property, Master’s reference

number 1650/2014, who was ordinarily resident at Plot 71, Doornbult, Polokwane, and who died on 14 February 2014. All persons having claims against the above estate are hereby called upon to file their claims with the undersigned within 30 days from the date of the publication hereof. Joubert & May Attorneys P O Box 35 Tzaneen Ref.: A E Rech/avs/ R13295 10/04 ___________________

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Conways Aluminium Polokwane Requires the services of a:

StoCk Controller requirements: Matric or equivalent, good telephone & people skills, comp literate with valid driver’s licence & own transport. Work in flexible, fast pace pressure environment. 2yrs experience in stock\operations environment and relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage. Main duties: Take full responsibility of stock and warehouse activities such as stock control, loss prevention, oversee & participate in stock movement and handling, receiving, picking dispatch, invoice control, PODs, trip sheets, credit notes, quality control and related functions. Supervise & motivate team & ensure all SOPs are in place and followed. Interested candidates may forward a detailed CV to 011 908 4648 or email to hradmin@wispeco.co.za. Refer to the specific position you apply for.

WORKSITE FINANCIAL ADVISER POLOKWANE Old Mutual Life Assurance is seeking a suitably qualified individual for the abovementioned opportunity. The suitably qualified individual, will qualify for a conditional salary of R15 000.00 per month. You will be responsible for providing needs-based financial advice and education to clients in the middle to high income market, in order to build long-term stakeholder relationships and increase market share. Duties and responsibilities will include: • identifying viable client opportunities • actively networking and prospecting to build relationships • focused use of resources to build a cost effective structure • identifying marketing needs and opportunities • meeting sales targets. The successful applicant should substantially meet the following requirements: • at least 24 months’ current experience as a Financial Adviser • have completed a relevant qualification at NQF level 5 • proven relationship/networking/ influencing skills • proven presentation skills • proven data analysis skills for different clients, e.g. financial planning process • advanced level of computer literacy • good planning and organising skills • resilience • results-driven • ability to meet customer expectations • ability to engage with multiple stakeholders in a constructive and collaborative way. To apply, please forward your comprehensive CV to Nmadzorera@oldmutual.com Closing date: 17 April 2014 If you have not received a response by 30 April 2014, please consider your application to be unsuccessful. Appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of OMSA and the specific business unit. Old Mutual is a Licensed Financial Services Provider

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Polokwane Observer

April 10, 2014

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Die drie atlete wat erekleure tydens die nasionale atletiekbyeenkoms verwerf het, is Lily Greyson (voor). Agter is Deliah Cromhout en Jéne Gallon.

CVO Vivo-atlete presteer by nasionale atletiekbyeenkoms Drie atlete van CVO Vivo het uitstekend presteer en erekleure as deel van die Noord-Transvaal span tydens die Beweging vir Christelike Volkseie Onderwys (BCVO) Suid-Afrikaanse Atletiekbyeenkoms in Sasolburg verwerf. Van die 36 atlete wat hulself as deel van die span teen vyf ander provinsies bewys het, het 16 goue medaljes gewen, 11 silwer- en 12 bronsmedaljes. Die uitblinkers is Deliah Cromhout, meisies 0.10

Pietersburg English Medium Primary School (Pemps) hosted two matches in the Limpopo Primary Schools Football Association

league against Northern Academy last Thursday. Despite only managing a 0-0 draw in the u.13 match and a 3-1 defeat in the u.12 match the Pemps players and their coaches are positive that as the league

continues they will improve their performance. Sport coordinator at Pemps, Mabine Mametja said they were happy with the u.12 team’s performance despite the defeat. “It was our second match of the league and we believe we can do better in the next matches,” he said. Head Coach of Northern Academy, Hendrick Mukwevho said they were pleased by the performance and the discipline shown by their u.12 team. “It was a difficult match against Pemps. They are very good team, but we told our boys about the importance of the match and how much we want to win this league and they responded well. We are happy with the outcome,” Mukwevho said. The league was formed by schools in Polokwane with the purpose of giving school learners an opportunity to showcase their talent from an early age. Matches will be played at affiliated schools during the week and on weekends.

Werktuigkundige dringend benodig. Moet onder druk kan werk. Auto-elektries sal ‘n voordeel wees. Moet dadelik diens kan aanvaar. Photo: Herbert Rachuene

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Northern Academy’s Mokofane Mokgethi and Siviwe Semenya of Pemps pursue the ball during their u.13 match last Thursday. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

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Conways Aluminium Polokwane Requires the services of a: Operations/Admin Manager

Requirements: Matric or equivalent, good telephone & people skills with strong customer orientation and attention to detail, work in a fast pace pressure environment, comp literate with valid driver’s licence & own transport. 3 Years experience in admin\ operations management environment. Relevant tertiary qualification will be an advantage. Main duties: Take full responsibility of a new branch’s operations, admin, HR, stock, warehouse and related functions that affect profitability and team moral. Ensure customer service is rated as excellent and assist with sales. Identify potential business and capitalise on them. Report weekly to Mgt and assist with financial budgets. Supervise & motivate a new team & ensure all SOPs, policies and OH&S standards are in place and followed. Applications to refer to the specific position you apply for. Interested candidates may forward a detailed CV to 011 908 4648 or e-mail to hradmin@wispeco.co.za.

TEACHING POSITION AVAILABLE

2 x Intermediate Phase Requirements: • Applicable qualifications • Sace Registration • 3 to 5 years experience • Passion for teaching Applications close 30 April 2014. We offer a competitive salary Send CV to: lenel@absamail.co.za Fax 086 610 4784

Financial Manager

Area: Lydenburg, Limpopo

A position exists for a young Financial Manager at a reputable agricultural group. The successful candidate will report to the Financial Director and will be based in Lydenburg. The successful candidate will be responsible for the financial function of the farming enterprise and pack house. Minimum Qualifications: BCom (Accounting) / BCompt degree or CA (SA). Experience: Completed SAICA/SAIPA articles or 5 years relevant experience. Accounting systems i.e. Pastel, Accpac etc. Key Responsibilities: Manage the financial function of 3 farming divisions anda pack house. Implement and maintain strong financial controls. Prepare for the annual external audit. Prepare the annual budget. Income tax and VAT administration. Skills Required: Excellent Excel skills. Attention to detail.

If you wish to send your CV per email forward your CV to elize@anbinvestments.co.za. If you have not received any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles/positions.

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wat ‘n gewigstootafstand van 7.88 m behaal het waarmee sy ‘n volle 926 ASA-punte behaal het wat ook die naashoogste punte van die byeenkoms was. Lily Greyson, meisies 0.10, het in die 1 200 m ‘n tyd van 4:27.50 opgestel waarmee sy 826 ASA-punte behaal het. Jené Gallon, meisies o.15. het die 1 200 m in 12:15.63 voltooi (803 ASA-punte).

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Pemps and Northern Academy clash in league matches Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za

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Die CMR in Polokwane het die volgende pos vanaf 1 Mei 2014, of so gou moontlik daarna, beskikbaar: 1.

Maatskaplike werker • 5/8ste pos • Moet geregistreer wees as Maatskaplike Werker (SACSSP) • Relevante ondervinding is belangrik • Kode 8 bestuurslisensie • Tweetalig

Navrae: Mev E Faul 015 297 3858 Stuur jou CV aan Me L Ferreira by: • Faks: 012 460 8531 / 086 524 4589 of • Epos na cmr@cmrn.co.za SLUITINGSDATUM: 30 April 2014

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by gediversifiseerde boerdery-onderneming in die Dendron omgewing Posbeskrywing: • Die onderneming verlang ‘n Finansiële Rekenmeester om al die rekeningkundige- en nodige verslagdoeningsverantwoordelikhede te hanteer. • Die suksesvolle kandidaat sal direk verslag lewer aan die Uitvoerende Direkteur(e) van die maatskappye. Verantwoordelikhede: • Verwerking en byhou van rekeningkundige rekords, wat insluit, maar nie beperk tot: • Verwerking en byhou van grootboeke, joernale, proefbalanse • Rekonsiliasies van inkomstestaat- en balansstaat-rekeninge • Byhou van bateregisters • Voorraad rekonsiliasies • Belastingberekeninge • Rekonsiliasies van intermaatskappy leningsrekeninge en -transaksies • Lewering van akkurate, tydige finansiële verslagdoening in die vorm van maandelikse, kwartaallikse, halfjaarlikse en jaarlikse bestuurstate • Voorbereiding van rekeningkundige rekords vir oudit-doeleindes soos vereis deur die eksterne ouditeure (proefbalans, grootboeke en nodige ondersteunende dokumentasie) • Verwerking van rekords, berekeninge, voltooiing en indiening van opgawes vereis deur SARS, bv. • Maandelikse en/of tweemaandelikse BTW • Werknemersbelasting, en • Voorlopige belasting Vereistes: • BComm/Compt (Rekeningkundige Wetenskappe) graad met voltooide klerkskap • Kennis van rekeningkundige praktyke en prosedures van boerdery- ondernemings • Rekenaarvaardig wees op ‘n redelike hoë vlak van rekeningkundige-en Microsoft-sagteware • Goeie kommunikasievaardighede, professioneel en eties Salaris: • ‘n Bogemiddelde vergoeding word aangebied en is onderhandelbaar Kontak inligting: • Lewer asseblief u CV by DZB Ouditeure te Watermelonstraat 25, Platinum Park, Bendor af • Daar sal van die suksesvolle kandidaat verwag word om op die plaas te woon of daagliks te pendel tussen Dendron en plek van verblyf

MITCHELL HOUSE

Striving for excellence through balanced, inclusive education Mitchell House, founded in 1994, is an independent English-medium school in Polokwane. The school is located on a high-lying, sixteen hectare site, and pursues a holistic educational philosophy that includes academic, sporting and cultural excellence as primary goals. We seek to recruit a suitable applicant to fill the following position:

Grade 6 and 7 Mathematics Teacher Please refer to the ISASA website for a full description of the available position - (www.isasa.org). Closing date: 15 April 2014. The successful applicant will be required to fill this post from July 2014

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Local school benefits at annual golf day

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Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Local golfers came out in support of the annual PEPPS Golf Day that was held in bright sunshine at the Polokwane Golf Club last Thursday. The golf day is held every year in order to raise funds towards the upkeep of the school. Alex van den Berg hit the longest drive on the 18th hole to walk away with one of the

Photo: Dave Blumrick

Pictured at the PEPPS Golf Day last Thursday is the four-ball made up of Eric Egan, Fred Romijn, Andrew Cook and Rick Proctor.

Lim Bulle kan net verbeter sê tegniese adviseur >> Geniet Polokwane se wonderlike atmosfeer >> Paar aspekte van spel wat verbeter kan word Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

ynhardt Forbes, tegniese adviseur is ‘n welkome nuwe lid van die Assupol Limpopo Blou Bulle se afrigspan nadat hy Johannesburg tydelik vir Polokwane verruil het vir die duur van die Vodacombeker-kompetisie. Forbes het vroeër in Maart by die Limpopo Bulle aangesluit vir hul tweede wedstryd teen die Luiperds in Polokwane en sê hy geniet die wonderlike atmosfeer en vriendelike mense in Polokwane, alhoewel dit heelwat warmer is as Johannesburg. “Al word rugby in Limpopo nog op amateurvlak gespeel is die passie en rugbytalent in die provinsie op ‘n hoë vlak.” Hy was vroeër vanjaar deel van die afrigspan van die Goue Leeus se Super 15-span, die Universiteit van Johannesburg- en Tukkies se Varsitybeker-spanne. Voor hy by die Limpopo Blou Bulle aangesluit het, is hy deur die Sharks genader om deel van hul tegniese analisespan te wees, maar het eerder besluit om by ‘n kleiner rugbyunie meer ondervinding in ‘n gespesialiseerde loopbaan op te bou. As tegniese adviseur moet hy aan die tegniese fasette van elke speler in die span, die wedstrydplan, verdedigingsaspekte, skrumsen aanvallyne aandag gee. Video-analisering van die opponente en sy eie span is ook van kernbelang, het Forbes verduidelik wat baie opgewonde oor die talent en rugbypassie van die Limpopo-spelers is. “Vir ‘n span wat slegs twee keer ‘n week saam kan oefen as gevolg van

Schools sport derby evenly contested

Mitchell House u.17 netball player, Boitumelo Mahloko shoots for a goal in the match against PEPPS.

Lebogang Mabitsela, from the Mitchell House u.17 netball team gets her pass away.

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Action in the u.17 netball match between Mitchell House and PEPPS at the annual sport derby on Saturday.

werkverpligtinge en die ver afstande wat hulle moet reis in vergelyking met die ander professionele spanne wat ten minste agt- of nege keer bymekaar kom, doen Limpopo glad nie te sleg nie. Die Vodacombeker-kompetisie is ‘n taai reeks en die span kan net verbeter,” is Forbes se mening na die kort tydperk wat hy saam met die spelers gewerk het. Volgens hom is daar net ‘n paar klein veranderings waaraan geskaaf moet word voordat die span heelwat in die Vodacombekerreeks sal verbeter. Hy is doodseker dat geen span weer meer as ‘n honderd punte teen die tuisspan sal aanteken Foto’s: Warren Blunt soos wat Die Assupol Limpopo Blou verlede jaar Bulle se pas aangestelde in Limpopo tegniese adviseur, Rynhardt se eerste Forbes wat vir die tydperk van jaar in die die Vodacombeker-kompetisie kompetisie deel van die afrigtingspan is. gebeur het nie. Forbes is ook vol vertroue dat Limpopo binnekort hul eerste sege in die kompetisie sal aanteken. Forbes kom uit ‘n passievolle rugbyfamilie en is besig met die laaste jaar van sy graadstudie in sportwetenskap. Hy het ook kwalifikasies in tegniese- en taktiese rugbyanalise, sportkondisionering en is ‘n sielkundige spesialis. Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Good sportsmanship and some exciting action were the order of the day at Saturday’s annual sport derby between the hosts, Mitchell House and the visiting PEPPS teams. Hockey, soccer, netball and chess matches were played between the fierce rivals with the spoils being shared rather evenly. The Mitchell House girls’ first hockey team won 2-1 and the chess first team won 4-3 against PEPPS. Netball results: u.14A - Mitchell House lost 1-11; u.15A - Mitchell House won 21-4; u.17A Mitchell House won 21-11 and 1st team - Mitchell House lost 26-28. Soccer results: u.15 Mitchell House won 7-1; second team Mitchell House won 6-0 and first team Mitchell House lost 3-7.

Goalmouth action in the derby soccer match between Mitchell House and PEPPS on Saturday.

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prizes. The nearest to the pin prizes were won by Peet Swart on the fourth hole, Marinus Snyman at the eighth, Brent Cloete at the short 11th and Fred van den Berg on the 16th hole. The winners of the tournament were the four-ball made up of Paul de Randt, Marinus Snyman, Gavin Melville and Craig Rosendorf.

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Anguish for local golfer at last hole Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Limpopo golfer, Hennie du Plessis lost against Ekurhuleni’s Paul Boshoff on the last hole of a scintillating final to the Nomads South African u.19 Match Play Championship at the Umhlali Golf Club near Umhlanga Rocks on Saturday. The 36-hole final turned into a fierce battle of supremacy between the duo with the lead changing hands no less than seven times throughout a blustery day at Umhlali Golf Club. The two 17-year-old finalists were all square heading into their second visit at the par-three 18th hole and it looked as if the match was heading towards a play-off to decide the winner.

With the wind gusting at 30 kilometres an hour, Boshoff landed on the edge of the green while Du Plessis’ drive found the greenside bunker. Du Plessis recovered with a terrific shot from the bunker that slipped six feet past the pin. Boshoff however, stroked a lengthy putt to the edge of the hole for an easy tap-in for par. Du Plessis missed his par putt to extend the match, to give victory to the number five ranked junior golfer from Ekurhuleni. “After five years on the junior golf circuit in South Africa and too many close finishes, I really wanted to go all the way this year,” Du Plessis commented afterwards. “This was one of the last big championships of my junior golfing career and I really would have liked to have won.”

Useful running tips at annual Comrades Road Show Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The city’s ultra-marathon runners were treated to an informative evening of tips on how to tackle the gruelling Comrades Marathon at the Comrades Road Show that was held at the clubhouse of the Polokwane Athletics Club recently. Well-known Comrades personalities such as Ian Laxton gave firsthand accounts of their running experiences, the right training programmes and other topics on the world’s most popular ultra-marathon. Members of the Shoe Inn, Riaan Venter and Max Lange helped

runners select the correct shoes and corrected any imbalances in their running style with their state-of-the-art treadmill. Polokwane was the last venue of the Comrades Road Show that is presented by members of the Comrades Marathon Association. Runners from athletics clubs in Polokwane and other towns in Limpopo attended the road show. The Comrades will take place from Pietermaritzburg to Durban on 1 June.

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Present at the recent Comrades Road Show at the clubhouse of Polokwane Athletics Club (PAC) are Leon Hattingh (PAC), Max Lange (Shoe Inn), Riaan Venter (Shoe Inn) and Calie Swart (PAC).

Baroka confident of promotional playoffs despite loss Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Despite losing 0-1 to Witbank Spurs in their 26th match of National First Division (NFD) at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday, Baroka Football Club’ industrious midfielder Khunadi Nkoana is still confident that they can make it to the league’s promotional play-offs. The defeat sees Baroka moving from third to the fifth position of the league with 42 points. In their last three encounters they lost against the log leaders Chippa United, drew against Black Leopards and lost against relegation candidate Blackburn Rovers. Only teams that finish the NFD league in second and third position are eligible to play in the league promotional play-offs at the end of the season. They will be joined by a team that finish the Premier Soccer League in 15th position to contest for a spot in the elite league. “We are not dejected or anything, we are hopeful that we will do well in the upcoming matches. We played well in both halves of the match. I think fatigue crept in due to our busy schedule. We play twice a week and the travelling from one province to another is also taking its toll on us so you can imagine the pressure. The league is still wide open, there are four games to go and those are equivalent to 12 points. We are adamant that we can bounce back from the slump,” Nkoana said. He also mentioned that their focus is to

do well against Santos who they will play against at Athlone Stadium in Cape Town on 18 April. “They are a good team with lots of experienced international players but it is eleven players against eleven on the day. We are looking forward to the match and we are promising

our fans that we will come back home with three points,” Nkoana said.

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Witbank Spurs defender Mogau Tshehla shields the ball away from Baroka Football Club striker Excellent Mokobane at the National First Division match at Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday.

Polokwane to host national junior softball championships Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za Limpopo will play host to the u.19 Junior Softball South Africa’s National Softball Championships set to take place from 3 to 6 July at the Polokwane Cricket grounds, Limpopo Softball Association (LSA) Spokesperson, Matome Lebea confirmed. Lebea told Polokwane Observer on Tuesday that this will be the second time LSA hosts the championship, the previous time being 2007 when they hosted the senior championship and Limpopo won the tourney. “The preparations are afoot. We are expecting 18 softball teams from eight provinces to converge on the province for the tournament. Each entrant will bring male and female teams, including the University Students United Sports. We have already

selected our local teams and we will be going on camp soon,” Lebea added. He also announced that Polokwane Municipality will be the main sponsor during the championship. “They will sponsor us with the facilities and the opening and closing ceremonies. We are working around the clock to ensure that we attract more partners to join us. We want to make it a point that we up the standard from what we have observed in Cape Town during the recent senior championships. According to Lebea they trust the province stands to benefit from the tournament through the provision of accommodation and catering as well as local hawkers who will have an opportunity to display their wares. “We hope that the more people attend the matches, the more benefits there will be for business people,” Lebea said.

City only track to host SA indoor model car event Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com The second round of the National Off-road Electric National Model Car Championship gets underway at the Community Hall in Dalmada across the road from the Excel Garage on Saturday and Sunday. Electric model car enthusiasts from all over South Africa will be participating in the second leg of the national championship in Polokwane, with a number of local

entries among those that have entered so far. The indoor track at Dalmada is the only indoor event that forms part of the SA National Off-road Electric Championships. The organiser of the event, Jaco van Eeden from JRC Models says the indoor track will be fast and luckily inclement weather will not be a factor over the weekend. For further information contact van Eeden on 015 297 2197 or 082 823 1589.

Nirvana outfit OBSERVER 47 the Limpopo T20 club champions April 10, 2014

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l-Fatah Cricket Club from Nirvana was crowned as the new Twenty20 (T20) club champions in Limpopo after defeating the 2011/12 winners Seshego Cricket Club by 38 runs in the final at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Sunday. The final T20 match brought an end to the 2013/14 club cricket season in Limpopo with the annual award ceremony scheduled for later this month. Al-Fatah had to work hard for their victory in the T20 semi-finals and final on Sunday after the semi-finals were shortened to ten overs a side due to the pitch on the A-field being declared unplayable after Friday night’s consistent rain. Batting first on the B-field in the semi-final against Mogol Cricket Club, Al-Fatah struggled to 50 for the loss of nine wickets in their allotted ten overs and appeared to be heading for

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The Al-Fatah Cricket Club from Nirvana won the Limpopo T20 club tournament at the Polokwane Cricket Club on Sunday after defeating Seshego Cricket Club by 38 runs in the final. defeat. However, their spin bowlers came to the party and Mogol were bowled out for a paltry 31 runs to give Al-Fatah a 19-run victory and a place in the final. The second semi-final was in complete contrast to the first, with Unicorn Cricket Club scoring what was thought to be a defendable 98 for the loss of three wickets in ten overs

Softball feast at Seshego Herbert Rachuene >>herbert@mailbox.co.za The finals of the Limpopo Softball Association Super Cup are set to take place at the Seshego Softball grounds on Saturday. Six provincial softball teams, Moletlane Texas, Mamaolo Rebels, Kalkspruit Red Scorpions, Lebowakgomo Wildbeast, Naledi Spiders and Seshego Raiders will battle it out. Limpopo Softball Association Spokesperson, Matome Lebea said the tournament will take a round robin format with two groups of three clubs playing in the morning to determine the two teams that will contest in the final later that afternoon. “We are looking forward to exciting finals. We should have hosted the finals last year but we

could not due to the preparations of the Softball national championships. We are excited that we will be finalising the Super Cup and this will afford us the opportunity to focus on the preparations of the national u.19 softball championships which we will be hosting in Polokwane in June. We are calling all the softball fanatics to come in numbers and rally behind their teams to ensure that softball remains one of the most popular sports in the province,” Lebea said. He also added that the winner will walk away with R2 000 and a floating trophy. Group A is made up of Lebowakgomo Wild Beasts, Moletlane Texas and Mamaolo Rebels. Seshego Raiders, Naledi Spiders and Kalkspruit Red Scorpions make up Group B.

Die Limpopo mans- en vroue muurbalkampioene is Marnus Janse van Rensburg (Potgietersrus Muurbalklub) en Ronel Welman (Louis Trichardt Muurbalklub). Foto: Verskaf

Lim se 2014-muurbalkampioene Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com Christiaan Labuschagne van die Polokwane Muurbalklub is in ‘n naelbytstryd in die finaal van die onlangse Limpopo Muurbalkampioenskappe in Polokwane deur Marnus Janse van Rensburg van die Potgietersrus Muurbalklub geklop. In die damesafdeling het die verdedigende kampioen, Ronel Welman van Louis Trichardt

Muurbalklub weer daarin geslaag om die titel te wen met Mieke Pistorius van die Nylstroom Muurbalklub in die tweede plek. Altesaam 33 muurbalspelers het in die kampioenskappe deelgeneem met vyftien spelers van Polokwane Muurbalklub. Franco Welman (tiende), Shamier Cassim (vyfde) en Labuschagne (naaswenner) is spelers van die plaaslike muurbalklub onder die toptien-spelers.

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Eighteen-year-old Seshego Cricket Club opening batsman, Amir Bux hits the winning runs in the semi-final against Hornbills Cricket Club.

against Seshego Cricket Club. Gerrie Lourens (40 off 23 balls) and Christopher Atherstone (21 off 11 balls) scored the bulk of the Hornbills’ runs. Eighteen-year-old Seshego batsman, Amir Bux then single-handedly set about destroying the Hornbills bowling attack to score a brilliant undefeated 67 off 24 balls to help his team pass the winning total in the eighth over. He hit eight fours and three sixes to leave the visiting Tzaneen team describing his innings as one of the best ever scored against them. Al-Fatah batted first in the final reduced to 16 overs a side and scored 119 for the loss of seven wickets. Mohammed Patel top scored with 56 runs off 36 balls. The Al-Fatah spin bowling attack spun a web of economy around the Seshego batsmen to restrict them to 81/3 in their allotted 16 overs and go on to win the T20 club trophy for the first time.

Limpopo Blue Bulls crushed by Steval Pumas Warren Blunt >>warrenb.observer@gmail.com

centre, Dewald Pretorius scoring under the poles within a minute of play resuming after the break. The Limpopo Blue Bulls conceded 40 points in the final quarter of the match as they suffered their biggest defeat of the season. Limpopo showed glimpses of skill the few times they managed to run with the ball, but a lack of cohesion and numbers at the break-down failed to get them momentum on the front foot.

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Last year’s losing Vodacom Cup finalFor now it is back to the drawing ists, the Steval Pumas proved to be board for the Limpopo Bulls as they too strong for the Assupol Limpopo get ready to face the 2013 Vodacom Blue Bulls at the new Peter Mokaba Cup champions, the Lions at the new Stadium when they went on the ramPeter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. page to win by 88-0 in the fifth round Entry for Saturday’s match is free of of the competition on Saturday. charge and Limpopo’s rugby enthuThe visitors ran in fourteen tries siasts are urged to come out in their with winger, Ashwin Scott and captain, numbers to support the Jaco Bouwer each scorrugby pride of Limpopo ing a hat-trick of tries as they compete at a to leave them on top of semi-professional level the north section of the against the bigger proleague with two matches fessional rugby unions left to play. Limpopo has in the Vodacom Cup yet to achieve a victory competition. in the competition after The gates at the new making their debut last Peter Mokaba will be year. The big Pumas open from 11:00 with the forwards dominated the curtain-raiser between driving mauls from the the Currie Cup women line-outs to give their teams for the A-section speedy backline plenty Pretoria Blue Bulls and of opportunities to score B-section Limpopo Blue tries, with the halftime Bulls scheduled to start score 27-0 in the Pumas’ at 13:00. The Vodacom favour. Photos: Warren Blunt Cup match between the The floodgates Assupol Limpopo Blue Assupol Limpopo Blue Bulls flank, Wikus Davel is collared by opened in the second Bulls and Lions will kick his Steval Pumas opponent in the Vodacom Cup North Section half with Pumas inside off at 15:00. league fixture at the new Peter Mokaba Stadium on Saturday. Limpopo Blue Bulls right wing, Robin Goliath chases the ball with three Steval Pumas players in close attendance.

Pumas winger, Ashwin Scott beats the Limpopo defender on his way to the try line for one of his three tries.

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hato Kunene’s biggest dream is to make a difference in the Accountancy industry. This includes dispelling the myth that it is a difficult field of study and practise. Having won the University of Limpopo’s (UL) School of Accountancy Top Achievers Award twice in a row, he was again last Wednesday named Top Achiever after managing an average of 70% in all his final year modules. Having pocketed a hefty R100 000 as prize money from sponsors First National Bank plus the Office of the Vice-Councillor and SizweNtsalubaGobodo this humble young man has no other plans but to continue his studies and

encourage his peers and those students who follow in his footsteps to strive for the best. Kunene (23) dedicated the award to aspiring accountants and students who are struggling in the field. “I hope my achievements will actually inspire the upcoming accountants. There are many perceptions in the field, the most common being that the field is difficult and only meant for a certain group of people. I wanted to dispel that myth and show my fellow peers that nothing is impossible until it is done. Through hard work and dedication we can achieve anything. Many people think I must be very intelligent, but I am not. The reality is that I failed some modules in my first and second year, but I never gave up. I studied hard and showed a lot of character to be where I am today,” he said. While many students in his position may opt for immediate employment after completing their studies Kunene says he does not contemplate occupying any office as he intends to study further. “I am still young. I don’t want to rush for any employment. I want to learn more in this field and later share the experience with my fellow students. So I am going to pursue an honours degree in Accounting and hopefully later a PhD in the same field,”

Kunene said. He is currently enrolled for a Certificate in Theory of Accounting (CTA) at the University of Johhanesburg. He further said that when he was still at high school in Lebowakgomo he wanted to become a medical doctor but changed his mind after he realised the shortage of charted accountants in the country. “It was one of those of choices that I had to make. When we were growing up medicine was the in thing, but something just struck my mind and I had to take this direction. I want to make a difference in the country and one of the things that I need to do is help in addressing the shortage of accountants in the country. I believe my enrolment and involvement in the field will make a difference in that quest,” Kunene said. He explained that when he joined the School of Accountancy at the University of Limpopo three years ago few students were enrolled in the programme. “Since then it has grown tremendously. From what I have learned is that the school only started offering the Bachelor of Accountancy Science degree independently in 2012 with an enrolment of 1 239 students. This year there are 1 705 students who have enrolled for the profession. That is a huge achievement given all the negative perceptions about Accountancy as a career.”

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